AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoElection Watch: A new Mountain State Poll finds Montana’s federal races remain competitive: Republican Kurt Alme leads independent Seth Bodnar by four points in the Senate race, while Democrat Sam Forstag leads Republican Aaron Flint 49% to 32% in the western House district. Ranching: About $400,000 in livestock-loss prevention grants is available for fencing, guard dogs and other measures; applications are due Nov. 4. Permitting: Montana has joined the federal FAST-41 program to coordinate and track reviews for major projects, including mining proposals; state environmental rules and public participation requirements remain unchanged. Energy: Montana’s Public Service Commission postponed its vote on the proposed merger of NorthWestern Energy and Black Hills Energy. Agriculture and Trade: Montana Farm Bureau’s Justin Miller joined Gov. Greg Gianforte’s trade mission to India, where the delegation promoted market opportunities for state-grown pulses.
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