AGP Executive Report
Last update: 13 minutes agoLocal Journalism Wins: KRTV in Great Falls earned a 2026 National Edward R. Murrow Award for “Milk River Meltdown,” spotlighting the St. Mary siphon failure and the $70 million effort to restore water for Montana’s Hi-Line. Montana Politics: Seven Republican state AGs, led by Montana’s Austin Knudsen, urged the Surface Transportation Board to reject Union Pacific’s $85 billion Norfolk Southern merger, arguing it won’t benefit the public and would worsen competition. Outdoor Tensions: UM researchers are studying how e-bikes are changing public land trail use, including heated conflicts at Thompson Park south of Butte. Energy Planning: A draft Ninth Power Plan would add major generation, storage, and efficiency across the Northwest by 2032, with public hearings planned in Montana and other states. Community & Business: Teton Auto Group is expanding into Montana with two Bozeman dealership acquisitions; and Billings’ Spirit Halloween is opening soon in a new location. Environment & Health: Missoula’s new heat map highlights neighborhood “hot spots” tied to tree cover and greenspace. Agritourism: Montana’s Agritourism Conference is set for Nov. 5-6 in Lewistown.
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