AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMontana courts & elections: The Montana Supreme Court struck down key GOP limits on citizen ballot initiatives, ruling the Legislature can set neutral rules but can’t burden the people’s constitutional initiative power. Local governance: Yellowstone County commissioners approved a lawsuit asking a district court to review the legality of a proposed county data-center ordinance that would require voter approval for new or expanded data centers. Public health: Fergus County confirmed a measles case and warned people exposed at an Amtrak stop in Malta and at Evergreen Wood Products in Moore; officials say symptoms could show into mid-October. Business & labor: Sibanye confirmed Montana mine and smelter workers ratified a new USW contract, ending a strike and setting wage increases through 2029. Politics & campaigns: Early voting for the US midterms is underway in parts of the country, with Montana starting early voting the day before; Montana’s Senate race also features an independent bid that aims to break the state’s party-label streak. Culture: Bozeman Film Festival will premiere a documentary on Western photographer Barbara Van Cleve Friday at the Ellen Theatre.
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