AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMedicaid Fight in Helena: More than 100 Montanans rallied in the Capitol against new Medicaid work and community engagement requirements, saying the rules add paperwork and barriers even for people who should qualify for exemptions. Public Land Push: Two Montana opinion pieces mark the nation’s 250th anniversary by urging residents to speak up for public lands and protect national parks and forests. Legal Pressure on Plea Deal: Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen sent a letter to Gallatin County over a Wardle plea agreement he says sends the wrong message in a domestic violence case. Repairs Rule Change: The FTC and state AGs reached a proposed deal with John Deere that would end its software repair lockout and give farmers and independent shops equal access to diagnostic tools. Local Economy & Culture: Butte’s Chamber is selling a “Christmas in July” puzzle to fund a new tourism trolley, and Glendive is gearing up for a “Beats and Brushstrokes” art walk. Wildfire Readiness: A Missoula report highlights smokejumpers as the “Swiss Army knife” of wildland firefighting as fire seasons intensify. Data Center Setback: A proposed 29MW data center in Bonner was withdrawn after public concerns and the property owner pulled support.
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