AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMontana U.S. Senate: With the withdrawal deadline past, Democrat Alani Bankhead and independent Seth Bodnar both say they’re staying in the race, setting up a likely four-way ballot that could keep Republican Kurt Alme in striking distance. Medicaid: Montana’s new Medicaid work rules are now in effect, but budget experts say the state still hasn’t clearly reported how many people are being notified, approved, exempted, or flagged as out of compliance. Public safety & courts: The Montana State Auditor suspended a bail bondsman’s producer license after allegations of exploitation, including claims tied to bond-related sexual coercion and mishandling vehicle titles. Environment & health: Helena Public Schools says initial PFAS “forever chemical” tests detected them at Jim Darcy Elementary, though officials stress the results are preliminary and not yet confirmed. Wildfire: Fire restrictions expanded at Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks sites in Lake County as smoke and fire danger linger. Land use: Environmental groups filed notice of intent to sue over Forest Service approval of cattle grazing in a grizzly conflict-prone area near Yellowstone. Local governance: Deputies investigated signature gathering inside ticketed areas at MontanaFair; no criminal charges were filed.
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