AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMedicare Advantage Oversight Push: U.S. Rep. Troy Downing (R-MT) just introduced a House bill that would let states more directly enforce Medicare Advantage plan requirements, aiming to tighten accountability and boost coordination with federal regulators. Montana Youth Mental Health: Gov. Greg Gianforte and DPHHS announced $1.2 million to expand psychiatric residential bed capacity for Montana youth, adding beds through Shodair Children’s Hospital and Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch. SNAP Changes in Montana: USDA approved Montana’s waiver to block SNAP purchases of soda, candy, and certain high-sugar junk foods—part of the “Make America Healthy Again” effort. Federal Land & Air Updates: The Senate confirmed Steve Pearce to lead the BLM, while the FAA is starting a pilot to move some high-activity contract air-traffic towers into FAA operation, with Bozeman named as a first site. Local Watch: A Missoula rally backing Sam Forstag with AOC and labor leader Sara Nelson was rescheduled to May 28.
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