AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPublic Lands Safety: The BLM is reminding Montanans that fireworks and other pyrotechnics are banned on many bureau-managed lands over the July 4 weekend, urging visitors to check local fire restrictions and recreate responsibly. Wildlife & Courts: A judge denied a Public Service Commission commissioner’s bid to return to the building after harassment charges, while a separate ruling found the Montana Land Board overstepped authority in a bison directive, ordering changes. Montana Outdoors & Conservation: Groups are pitching a mix of wilderness additions, logging and wildfire mitigation for the Blackfoot and Clearwater areas, aiming to protect habitat and migration corridors. Health & Research: UM public health researcher Ethan Walker won an NIH Rising Star award for work on wildfire-impacted cardiovascular health. Community & Arts: WaterWorks Art Museum unveiled its “Montana Artreprenuers” exhibit, featuring artists trained to break into the wholesale art market. Sports: Montana Grizzlies reported record revenues and expenses for fiscal year 2025, and Bobby Kennedy agreed to a new four-year contract.
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