AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMontana U.S. Senate Race: Independent candidate Seth Bodnar says he won’t withdraw, pushing back on speculation as the Monday ballot-deadline nears, while Alani Bankhead also has not stepped aside. Billings Food Safety: Montana’s Department of Livestock withdrew a notice to suspend Meadow Gold’s license after inspectors said violations at the Billings milk plant were corrected; officials say they’re not aware of credible illness reports. Local Ballot Fight Over Data Centers: A court fight continues over whether Yellowstone County and Quantica followed the right signature deadline for a Broadview data-center initiative, with an emergency request filed over a July 13 vs Aug. 12 deadline. Energy & Land Use: Stillwater County residents are weighing new renewable projects, including PSE’s Battle Butte Solar Farm, as ranchers look for ways to keep agriculture viable alongside solar development. Agriculture Policy: A bipartisan U.S. bill led by Sen. Tim Sheehy would require schools to get a waiver before buying imported food for lunch programs. Public Health: A nationwide Salmonella outbreak tied to Mexican jalapeños has sickened hundreds across 27 states, prompting recalls and restaurant ingredient pullbacks.
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