AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRural Health & Drug Supply: A $3.2 million grant will let rural hospitals pool buying power to access cheaper generics and reduce the risk of drug shortages. State Politics: Montana’s U.S. Senate race is taking shape after a Democratic primary upset, setting up a general election matchup against Republican Kurt Alme and independent Seth Bodnar. Workforce & Federal Operations: Forest Service employees are challenging a USDA reorganization, warning Montana could see more than 500 staff affected and relocation numbers may be far higher than officials predicted. Public Safety & Land Management: Missoula County is updating its wildfire protection plan, shifting messaging toward living with fire risk and boosting individual responsibility alongside mitigation. Tribal Business & Travel IDs: The Blackfeet Nation is rolling out Enhanced Tribal Identification cards approved for Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative compliance. Montana Economy & Growth: Mobix Labs signed a letter of intent to acquire Montana drone maker Vision Aerial, aiming to expand into defense, public safety, and aerial intelligence markets. Local Business Closures: After 55-plus years, the Anaconda Leader newspaper and print shop has closed, citing inflation and rising operating costs. Education & Skills Pipeline: Montana is named a semifinalist for the U.S. Department of Education’s Connecting Talent to Opportunity Challenge. Energy Prices: GasBuddy reports show Montana fuel prices remain volatile, with multiple counties posting week-ending May 30 lows for diesel and premium.
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