AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoData Centers in the spotlight: Fergus County residents are urging commissioners to form a data center working group to set local rules on size, water use, noise, and roads, after concerns about “hyper scale” campuses and limited public info. Wildlife conservation: Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is seeking public comment on a proposed 99-year conservation easement for 3,652 acres at Hannah Ranch near Moore, aimed at protecting habitat while keeping ranching and expanding hunting access. Local business growth: VACOM says its Montana campus is ramping up for U.S. demand, projecting a 30% workload increase this year and more hiring in 2027. Statewide public health: Montana’s drought picture is improving after August–September rains, but severe to extreme drought remains in parts of southeastern Montana, with a drought advisory committee meeting Oct. 6. Bear safety crackdown: FWP euthanized 14 black bears near Bozeman after investigators found them “extremely food conditioned” and unafraid of people; the investigation continues. Early childhood milestone: First Lady Gianforte announced one million free books have been mailed through the Montana Imagination Library.
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