AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMontana Jobs & Workforce: Montana’s unemployment rate fell to 3.3% in June, but state labor leaders warn major gaps remain in health care, construction, advanced manufacturing, computing, education, childcare, and energy—pushing expansion of registered apprenticeships with nearly 3,000 apprentices and 800+ employers statewide. Wildlife & Public Lands: Montana released its 2025 wolf report, estimating 725 wolves statewide (down from about 800 in 2024), as the long-running fight over wolf management and hunting quotas continues. Local Safety & Growth: Clancy’s volunteer fire department is seeking a $10-per-house monthly fee increase to fund a facility expansion and keep up with growth, while also aiming to attract more volunteers with updated equipment. Courts & Accountability: A judge threw out former Senate president Jason Ellsworth’s guilty verdict after court staff mistakenly gave the jury documents not meant for deliberations; a new trial is ordered. Community Spotlight: Montana Wounded Warriors is hosting a benefit concert Aug. 15 in the Swan Valley to fund all-expense-paid hunting and fishing trips for Montana veterans wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan. Sports: Haven Meged won a national circuit finals tie-down roping championship, his first since 2019.
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