AGP Executive Report
Last update: 39 minutes agoMontana Water Rights: A Yellowstone County judge ruled for Longbranch Bar, LLC, granting the bar a permanent legal right to use a neighboring well, ending a dispute that went to trial. Wildlife Policy: The Department of the Interior proposed shifting grizzly bear management to states, a move Montana leaders and advocates are already debating. Energy & Power: BHE Montana says it will join California’s new Western electricity market, signaling more regional competition for lower-cost power. Climate & Fire Risk: A new report finds more than 2.5 million U.S. properties in the most exposed western states face moderate-or-greater wildfire risk, with Montana included among the highest-exposure states. Local Politics: Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Alani Bankhead says she’s staying in the race, setting up a tighter fight in Montana’s crowded contest. Education: Malta Public Schools’ superintendent defended the decision not to offer band next year, citing staffing and broader challenges. Business & Agriculture: A Havre-area farmer-led effort is testing a new approach to crop nutrition aimed at cutting fertilizer costs.
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