AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWater Rights: A Montana federal judge temporarily blocked Interior Department and West Side Ditch Co. from diverting Upper Clark Fork River water when streamflow drops, citing likely harm to endangered bull trout. State Politics: Gov. Greg Gianforte proposed a flat 4.7% income tax rate, drawing immediate criticism from Democrats and raising questions about revenue impacts. Reproductive Health: Planned Parenthood of Montana says it plans to open a Bozeman clinic offering abortion services, expanding access beyond current in-clinic options. Local Economy & Jobs: Missoula’s Famous Dave’s abruptly closed, leaving long-time employees scrambling for work and benefits. Energy & Growth: Great Falls leaders held a forum on data centers, focusing on energy costs and environmental concerns as more projects eye Montana. Outdoors & Conservation: Wilderness advocates delayed removal of a dead Shoshone National Forest tree tied to Yellowstone Forest Reserve boundary history, arguing the work should follow wilderness protections. Agriculture: USDA data shows farmland values hit another record in 2026, even as rent and margins remain strained for renters. Business: Simms Fishing Products named Dexter “Dex” Levandoski global sales leader, effective Sept. 15.
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