AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPublic Safety & Justice: A Montana man, Eric Lee Boltz, was arrested on federal charges after allegedly leaving nine voicemails threatening to kill Gov. Josh Green and his family, including antisemitic slurs, with prosecutors saying he faces up to five years per count. Elections & Courts: The Montana Supreme Court unanimously approved revised ballot language for the Transparent Election Initiative, after the attorney general argued earlier wording could mislead voters about which groups are covered. Energy & Environment: Montana DEQ approved exploratory drilling for Sentinel Metals’ Columbia Gold and Silver project in the Upper Blackfoot Valley after thousands of public comments. Business Climate: WalletHub ranked Montana 12th for starting a business, praising affordability while noting weaker access to resources. Local Economy & Jobs: Stillwater Mine plans to hire 150 workers after 2024 layoffs, with recovery tied to palladium prices. Food Assistance: SNAP replacement benefits are available for households that lost food due to June storm power outages, including some Montana-Dakota Utilities customers in North Dakota. Community & Culture: A Billings private investigator is forming a statewide association to raise standards and training beyond state licensing. Sports & Community: The Dutton/Brady Hall of Fame inducted seven alumni, honoring decades of local leadership.
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