AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUtility Merger: Montana regulators approved NorthWestern Energy’s $15.4 billion merger with Black Hills Corp. in a split vote, clearing the final major state hurdle. The deal says rates won’t rise directly because of the merger, but critics questioned consumer benefits and future energy costs. Public Lands: A proposed federal rule would expand livestock grazing across 95 million acres of Forest Service land in 16 Western states, including Montana. Ranching groups see an opportunity; conservation advocates warn of risks to wildlife and public lands. Billings Economy: The city drew 2.8 million visitors as tourism spending reached $703 million, according to a new report. Health Care: Billings Clinic and Logan Health have officially become One Sky Health, uniting hospitals across Montana and Wyoming. Native Heritage: A Missoula coalition is calling for the return of a purported sacred Lakota war shirt still listed for $35,000 by Origin Gallery. The gallery removed it from its window display after public criticism.
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