AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCongressional Campaigns: Republican Aaron Flint and Democrat Sam Forstag clashed in a debate for Montana’s western congressional seat, trading attacks over temperament and political experience. In the eastern district, Democrat Brian Miller is making data-center regulation a central issue as Republican incumbent Troy Downing seeks a second term. Winter Weather: Heavy early-season snow dumped up to 18 inches in Montana City, snarling I-90 traffic near Homestake Pass, causing crashes and knocking out power in Jefferson County. Agriculture: Montana’s Growth Through Agriculture program is accepting applications for grants of up to $50,000 and loans up to $100,000; pre-applications are due Nov. 9. Montana State researchers also received $1.5 million for a statewide adaptive-grazing study. East Helena Cleanup: Work at the former smelter site has cut arsenic and selenium in groundwater by more than half since 2016, while crews continue residential lead-soil cleanups and officials explore recycling minerals from the slag pile. Student Well-Being: Jefferson County’s youth mental health council is exploring bringing the peer-support Hope Squad program to local schools as early as next fall.
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