AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMontana Politics: Gov. Greg Gianforte launched the “Flat. Fair. Montana” push, backing a 4.7% flat income tax rate and urging the Legislature to act, arguing it boosts certainty for families and business while Democrats immediately criticized the plan. Water & Environment: A Montana federal judge temporarily blocked Interior Department and West Side Ditch Co. from diverting Upper Clark Fork River water when flows drop, citing likely harm to endangered bull trout. Health Access: Planned Parenthood of Montana says it will open a Bozeman clinic in summer 2027, adding procedural abortion services and pointing to patient travel from the Bozeman area. Housing Costs: New county-by-county public housing rent numbers show Lewis and Clark County averaging $506/month in 2025, with other counties also reporting rent and occupancy details. Labor & Economy: A strike is underway at Sibanye-Stillwater’s Montana operations, with picket lines steady as negotiations continue. Local Business: Missoula’s Famous Dave’s abruptly closed, leaving long-time employees scrambling for work.
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