AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoOnline Safety: Montana AG Austin Knudsen and the state DOJ are urging parents to talk with kids about online dangers during Internet Crimes Against Children Prevention Month, citing thousands of child sexual abuse material cyber tips and sharp national increases in online enticement and trafficking reports. State Politics & Land Use: A Montana opinion piece warns that federal pressure via a FAST 41 permitting council could strip the state of a voice and weaken Montana sovereignty, urging Gov. Gianforte and DEQ not to sign a related MOU. Public Lands Energy: Sen. Elizabeth Warren is pushing a public lands moratorium on new oil and gas drilling and mining, framing it as a climate and community safety issue. Local Economy: The SBA says low-interest disaster loans are available for small businesses and nonprofits in Wyoming counties hit by drought, including Powder River County in Montana. Wildlife Watch: Yellowstone’s wolf count fell to 84 wolves in eight packs in 2025, with disease and hunting pressures cited; Wyoming is cutting its wolf hunt cap in half after a distemper outbreak. Montana Numbers: Montana’s motor vehicle license taxes rose to $210.7 million in 2024, up from $199.2 million the year before.
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