AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMontana Jobs: Montana’s unemployment rate dipped slightly to 3.2% in July, with payroll jobs up and the labor force steady, according to Gov. Greg Gianforte. Roadless Rule Fight: The USDA proposed rescinding the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule, a move that would lift long-standing limits on roads and timber harvesting across millions of acres—sparking fresh debate over wildfire risk and public-land protections in the West, including Montana. Wolf Management: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks set a wolf harvest quota of 300 for the coming season after commissioners “split the difference,” returning to regional quotas following concerns about how wolf numbers were estimated. Local Economy & Industry: Gianforte highlighted a $20 million expansion by Allied Steel in Lewistown, with plans to add more than 160 workers. Community Events: Belgrade’s Digger Days returns Saturday, Aug. 22, letting families climb on heavy equipment while raising funds for Eagle Mount Bozeman. Arts Recognition: The Governor’s Arts Awards named six Montanans as 2026 recipients, including Missoula’s Jeff Ament.
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