AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPublic Lands Fight: The Trump administration proposed fully repealing the 2001 “roadless rule,” which has blocked most new roads and logging on about 44–45 million acres of national forest, including major stretches in Montana, arguing it will help wildfire management; critics warn it could fragment habitat and increase risk. Local Governance: Yellowstone County commissioners agreed to discuss an emergency interim zoning request that could pause a proposed Broadview data center, after residents missed a signature deadline for a vote. Rural Services: State Farm awarded $10,000 grants to five volunteer fire departments across Montana, part of a broader push to help small departments buy needed gear. Broadband Expansion: Vero Fiber and MontanaSky announced a definitive deal to unite, aiming to accelerate fiber investment in northwest Montana. Community & Economy: A Montana farm startup, Reroot, launched a free app mapping 50,000+ local food producers and built a voice tool for farmers to update online stores while working. Wildlife/Water: As Western rivers run low, managers are adjusting releases and restrictions to protect fish and recreation, including on Colorado’s Upper Arkansas River.
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