AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCrow Tribe Land Swap: Sen. Steve Daines’ Crow Revenue Act cleared a key Senate committee, setting up a land swap tied to the Bull Mountains coal mine and raising questions about how much revenue it will bring to Musselshell County and the Crow Tribe. MontanaFair Signature Incident: Yellowstone County deputies detained signature gatherers inside the ticketed area at MontanaFair; no charges were filed, and the sheriff says the matter is under investigation. Wildlife & Grazing Lawsuit: Environmental groups filed notice of intent to sue over the Forest Service allowing cattle grazing in grizzly-conflict areas near Yellowstone, arguing Endangered Species Act violations. PFAS at Helena School: Initial tests found “forever chemicals” in water testing at Jim Darcy Elementary; Helena Public Schools says the results are detection-only and plans next steps with DEQ. Fire Restrictions: FWP put Stage 1 fire restrictions in place on its Lake County lands, limiting campfires and smoking. Montana Politics: Alani Bankhead says she will not withdraw from the U.S. Senate race despite pressure from within her party. Local Government: Former Billings mayor Bill Cole and others are pushing for a new Yellowstone County jail as the detention center stays far over capacity. Community & Culture: Montana Branch Library hosts authors Naomi Hirahara and D.K. Furutani; and MontanaFair continues with its 111th birthday celebrations.
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