AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMissoula Business Growth: Launch Family Entertainment has signed a lease for a new family entertainment center in Missoula, aiming to open in spring 2027 with attractions for all ages plus a KRAVE restaurant and bar. Montana Jobs Watch: Gallatin County’s June unemployment rate held at 2.7%, with statewide unemployment at 3.3%—still among the lowest in the country. Local Economy & Community: Plains held its Splash-n-Bash pool party fundraiser, raising about $14,240 for new playground equipment. Public Safety & Health: Smoke from major wildfires across the Pacific Northwest is pushing unhealthy air into parts of Montana, with health alerts for sensitive groups. State Politics: A new push is underway around Montana’s U.S. Senate race, with Democrats facing pressure over ballot deadlines and the risk of splitting the non-Republican vote. Environment & Land: Montana continues tackling knapweed, highlighting both its tough survival traits and practical control options. Drought Impacts: Low water levels on Lake Sakakawea are forcing officials to consider using long-submerged boat ramps again as drought persists.
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