AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoYellowstone & Public Lands: Montana and the U.S. moved to dismiss a lawsuit over Yellowstone’s bison management plan, clearing the way for the current approach that allows about 5,000 bison in the park and supports tribal restoration goals. Missoula Roads: Missoula Public Works says 6th Street will be fully closed from Tuesday, Sept. 22 through Thursday, Oct. 1 between Hazel St. S and S. Higgins Ave. S, with local access and safety detours in place. Energy Costs: Montana diesel prices have crossed $6 a gallon, a fresh hit for trucking, farming, construction, and other businesses that can’t easily cut fuel use. Healthcare: The White House says nearly 1 million Americans in federal-exchange states, including Montana, will get $500 Obamacare refunds tied to alleged overcharges from Biden-era “user fees.” Privacy & Surveillance: A Glendive drone dispute is sparking fresh questions about backyard-chicken enforcement and whether city staff violated residents’ privacy. Civic & Education: UM received a $5 million NSF grant to fund scholarships for low-income graduate students in STEM, aiming to improve retention. Local Culture: Missoula is getting “Soft Monuments,” a community sewing project turning donated textiles into public art.
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