AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoRoadless Rule Fight: The Trump administration has filed a proposed rule to rescind the 2001 Roadless Rule, which would open about 6.4 million acres of National Forest land in Montana to more road building and timber activity, with critics warning it could disrupt wildlife habitat and wildfire planning. SNAP Changes: Nearly 2.7 million people across five states face new limits on what SNAP can buy, with Montana’s restrictions set to start Sept. 30. Immigration Detention: A federal judge ordered the release of a Billings father and his 9-year-old child after attorneys said they were detained without a warrant, calling the case “particularly disturbing.” Local Economy & Tourism: Billings is gearing up for a major weekend with the Yellowstone International Air Show and Banana Ball, expected to bring big spending for hotels, restaurants, and retail. Education & Community: Tagliare Delicatessen is set to open a new UM campus location Aug. 24, and Homeward Bound wrapped up 90 projects for Big Timber residents with 251 volunteers. Public Safety: Great Falls police clarified viral claims about missing children, explaining how runaway juveniles get added to national databases.
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