AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMontana Supreme Court Race: Judges Amy Eddy and Dan Wilson faced questions at a Montana State University forum, with Eddy highlighting her work challenging corporate election spending and Wilson stressing the learning curve of arguing appeals. Courts on the Ballot: The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce endorsed Constitutional Initiative 132 to keep Montana judicial elections nonpartisan, arguing small businesses need predictable, impartial rulings. Election Politics: A Politico-linked dispute over whether the NRSC is “halting cash” to Michael Whatley was met with a “Hogwash!” denial from GOP leadership. Public Health: CDC reported rising measles cases nationwide, including new cases in Montana, as officials track outbreaks. Wildlife & Safety: Glacier National Park warned visitors after a beaver tested positive for tularemia, urging extra precautions without calling for closures. Environment & Wildlife Policy: Montana’s Fish and Wildlife Commission moved toward a predator management policy after rejecting citizen petitions, including one seeking mandatory trap checks every 24 hours. Infrastructure & Courts: State officials said the Capitol’s iconic “Montana” statue can’t be repaired and will be replicated instead. Immigration Detention Scrutiny: A watchdog report says ICE wasted more than $20 million tied to detention expansion plans that didn’t pan out.
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