AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMontana Economy: Montana’s unemployment rate fell to 3.5% in April, with payroll jobs up and construction and healthcare leading gains, even as total employment dipped slightly. Critical Minerals & Mining: Red Mountain Mining exercised its option to take 100% ownership of the Pioneer tungsten project in Montana, moving toward rapid exploration near Almonty’s Gentung deposit as tungsten prices surge. Public Lands & Conservation: The Greater Yellowstone Coalition is pushing a new TV ad for the Greater Yellowstone Conservation and Recreation Act, arguing it would designate wilderness in the Gallatin Range while critics say it would cut protections and boost recreation. Healthcare Access: Aaniiih Nakoda College in Harlem will host Montana’s first American Indian Area Health Education Center, expanding culturally grounded training and recruitment for Indigenous healthcare workers. Rural Life & Water: FIIP farmers in Hot Springs protested a proposed fee increase tied to water shortages, saying quotas have left them unable to water crops enough. Community & Culture: Missoula’s River Pines Horse Sanctuary is using horsemanship to help foster kids build self-regulation and confidence. Local Sports: Great Falls’ 2026 horse racing season at ExpoPark was canceled due to budget shortfalls, with organizers seeking partnerships to bring racing back.
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