AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAirport Governance: Billings City Council voted to move Billings Logan International Airport toward an independent airport authority, aiming for faster decisions and a smoother FAA approval path. Critical Minerals & Jobs: Red Mountain Mining exercised its option to take 100% ownership of Montana’s Pioneer tungsten project, next to Almonty’s Gentung deposit, with plans to rapidly advance exploration. Cost of Living: A Montana Free Press-Eagleton poll finds many voters struggling to afford essentials, with gas, healthcare, and groceries topping concerns. Elections & Ballot Access: Two Montana independents running for federal office say they turned in enough signatures to qualify for the November ballot as election staff verify petitions. Public Safety: Family and friends of a Billings teen who died by suicide are pushing for more local suicide prevention and counseling resources, including a June 6 awareness car show. Local Government Bids: Lincoln County is seeking bids for portable restroom units for the next year, with sealed bids due June 12. Wildlife Safety: Officials warn that summer crowds in Yellowstone and Grand Teton will overlap with large grizzly populations, making human-bear conflict prevention a priority.
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