AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMontana Politics & Elections: A federal judge ruled Montana’s AI deepfake election law violates the First Amendment, striking down parts of the state’s restrictions on AI-altered political mailers. Public Lands & Water: Supporters gathered to recognize Montana’s stream access law, while another fight looms over proposed DEQ guidance that critics say would weaken water-quality protections by shifting away from strict nutrient limits. Courts & Yellowstone Bison: Montana’s motion to drop its Yellowstone bison lawsuit was approved, moving the state away from litigation over the park’s 2024 bison management plan. Fraud & Higher Ed: A new report says fraudsters drained $673,745 from UM’s Missoula College in a national “ghost student” financial aid scheme, with UM returning funds and seeking recovery. Energy & Business: Phoenix Energy announced a $0.625 per preferred share cash distribution payable Oct. 15. Community & Culture: UM is marking the 50th anniversary of “A River Runs Through It” with its Hooks for Books fundraiser. Sports: Choteau’s Rusch Yeager committed to Montana State football. Safety: A 13-year-old boy died in the Clarks Fork River while trying to rescue his sister.
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