AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMontana Politics: Democrat Alani Bankhead says she will not drop out of the U.S. Senate race, doubling down after Seth Bodnar locked in his ballot spot with more than 20,000 accepted signatures. Local Energy: Missoula, Bozeman and NorthWestern Energy are working on a voluntary “Green Power Program” that would let customers opt into carbon-free electricity, pending Montana Public Service Commission approval. Conservation & Land Use: The Montana Fish and Game Commission approved the first phase of the Upper Thompson Conservation Easement, protecting more than 34,600 acres for working forest, wildlife habitat and public recreation. Environment & Water: Pondera County has joined a lawsuit challenging an EPA decision that would exempt part of the Madison Aquifer from Safe Drinking Water Act protections, allowing industrial wastewater disposal in wells. Billings Infrastructure: Residents say fiber optic installation work in Billings has damaged gas lines and sprinkler systems, while TDS says crews follow standards and property owners should mark underground utilities. Community Events: The Montana History Festival begins June 24 in Helena to celebrate the full opening of the Montana Heritage Center.
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