AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMontana Water & Wildlife: Record heat is forcing fishing restrictions across the West, including parts of Montana’s Yellowstone River, as officials try to protect trout from lethal water temperatures. Local Public Safety: Miles City voters will weigh a one-year public safety mill levy this November to fund police equipment, including patrol vehicles, animal control gear, body-worn cameras, and upgraded patrol video systems. Housing & Grants: Bozeman is holding a public hearing Aug. 5 on its Year Three Annual Housing Action Plan tied to CDBG funding. Energy & Community Planning: Colstrip’s Energy Open returns Aug. 6-7, drawing regional leaders for tours and a golf tournament. Drought Impacts: USDA has designated five Montana counties as primary natural disaster areas due to drought, making farm operators eligible for potential emergency loan help. Data Centers Fight: A Broadview resident is pressing counter-claims in a Yellowstone County lawsuit over a proposed data center, arguing it would harm quality of life and water access. Tourism Economy: Flathead County led Montana short-term rental spending in 2025, generating $207 million, according to a new UM report.
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