AGP Executive Report
Last update: 32 minutes agoUtility Bills: With high energy costs shaping election campaigns, Montana is among nine states where voters will choose utility regulators, who can approve or reject rate increases. Sheep Creek Mine: The EPA recommends testing for asbestos before work that could stir up dust, citing asbestos near Libby and Troy and similar geology at the proposed mine site. Children’s Health: Montana is among the states that have lost a pediatric intensive care unit in the past year, adding to concerns about long trips for critically ill children. Beekeeping: Laurel’s Spencer Drange was elected president of the Montana State Beekeepers Association and will lead the group for two years. Bear Safety: A Swan Valley nonprofit offers free help securing garbage, chickens and other attractants to reduce conflicts and keep bears from being killed. Veterans: Air Force veteran Kristi Jackson, once homeless and struggling with addiction and trauma, is pursuing a college degree in Superior after getting sober in 2018.
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