AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoJuneteenth in Bozeman: Montana State University will host a free, public Juneteenth celebration Friday, June 19 (11 a.m.-1 p.m.) at the Strand Union, with food, live music, raffles, and community storytelling activities, plus an off-campus event later that day. Montana Chamber retreat: The Montana Chamber of Commerce and Foundation boards held a spring retreat in Meagher County, touring the Black Butte Copper Mine and mapping out the next strategic plan. Local politics: State GOP Chairman Art Wittich urged Republicans to stay unified and “fight socialism,” warning against Democrats “infiltrating” the party. Education & sports: Tyler Murray was hired as offensive coordinator at UM Western, and Butte High’s Cadence Graham committed to Montana Tech to play for her father’s program. Science: MSU researcher Ed Schmidt says he found a cellular system that can create cysteine when main pathways fail, a potential lead for new cancer treatments. Environment: Montana’s snowpack melted fast in May, leaving much of the state at or below 50% of median by June 1, with major implications for water supply and forecasting. Business & jobs: Janicki Industries plans an $800 million Great Falls manufacturing operation expected to create 1,000 jobs over five years. Community event: Helena Food Share hosted a “Summer Lot Party” with food, games, live music, and local partner organizations. Culture: Montana’s congressional delegation is submitting a silver belt buckle for the U.S. Capitol’s 250th time capsule, highlighting ranching and cowboy heritage.
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