AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoBillings-area politics: Opposition to a proposed Broadview data center is now a central issue in the Montana Senate District 22 race, with a write-in challenger accusing Sen. Daniel Zolnikov of benefiting from the project while voters push for more local control. Local community: The Billings Community Seed Library is hosting a Seed Saving Workshop Sept. 12 at the Billings Public Library, teaching residents how to collect and store heirloom and native seeds. Statehouse tax fight: California lawmakers advanced a bill aimed at closing the “Montana Loophole,” targeting shell-company purchases of luxury vehicles that avoid California sales taxes and fees. Native education: A proposed settlement would tighten oversight of Montana’s “Indian Education for All” program, requiring more frequent monitoring and proof of implementation. Online safety: Meta agreed to a massive multistate settlement over alleged harm to minors on Facebook and Instagram, including new youth-safety features. Public lands: Montana sportsmen and women are urging comments against rescinding the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, warning it could open up road building and harm habitat.
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