AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWolves & ranching: President Trump signed an order directing Interior to consider stripping gray wolves and Mexican gray wolves of Endangered Species Act protections within 90 days, a move that could make killing easier and is already headed for court fights. Public lands bison fight: A federal judge blocked BLM from forcing American Prairie to remove bison from three northeastern Montana grazing allotments while the lawsuit continues. Food safety: Montana and Washington health officials are investigating a Salmonella outbreak tied to Idaho-produced broccoli sprouts; there’s no recall, but people are told to throw the sprouts away or return them. Local governance/data centers: Missoula is set to tweak data center rules as a local company seeks a new proposal, while Butte-Silver Bow is moving toward a temporary data center moratorium. Mining & labor: A mining union has begun a strike at Sibanye-Stillwater as contract talks turn tense, and a bankruptcy court approved the sale of Montana Tunnels Mining’s mine property in Jefferson City. Agritourism: A u-pick sunflower event in Melrose is drawing visitors to a working ranch for a hands-on Montana experience. Tech & privacy: Thomson Reuters disclosed a cyber intrusion that may have exposed sensitive court records, including in Montana.
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