AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPress Freedom: A Montana judge dismissed Republican consultant Jake Eaton’s libel suit against a news outlet under the state’s new anti-SLAPP law, ordering him to pay the defendants’ legal fees. Wildlife: Grizzly deaths in the Greater Yellowstone region have reached a modern record for the third straight year, with at least 82 bears reported dead. Water and Growth: Flathead County approved the first phase of a luxury Lakeside development despite unresolved water-right concerns; the local water district has reduced its allocation for the project. Research: Montana State received a $3 million NASA grant to study air pollution, including wildfire smoke. Ranching: A new Interior Department order directs federal agencies to expand grazing access and speed permit renewals on public lands. Helena: Gates dating to 1910 were stolen from the city’s historic Home of Peace Cemetery, prompting a police report. County Finances: Commissioners warned that visitor-related costs are straining the county budget, with reserves well below recommended levels.
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