AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRural Health: Montana will receive $239.7 million in the federal program’s second-year awards, among the largest state allocations, giving rural hospitals and clinics a clearer budget after a delayed announcement. Local Governance: Helena commissioners voted 3-2 to accept federal security grants totaling about $258,000, despite concerns the conditions could draw the city into immigration enforcement. Data Centers: A Missoula AI company is suing over city zoning rules it says block expansion; separately, conservation groups want state regulators to scrutinize a proposed water well for a massive data center north of Billings. Courts: The Montana Supreme Court unanimously ruled Attorney General Austin Knudsen exceeded his authority in attempting to take control of the Gallatin County Attorney’s Office; the underlying dispute over ICE access to confidential records remains unresolved. Public Lands: Montana and the Bureau of Land Management expanded their partnership on forest and rangeland work, including timber production, wildfire-risk reduction and habitat restoration.
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