AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMontana Politics & Elections: A judge blocked Montana’s AI campaign ad law, dealing a blow to efforts to regulate political deepfakes. Campaign Finance: Supporters of I-194, the Montana Plan, say the measure would force more transparency about money in elections amid concerns about “dark money.” Data Centers: A new poll finds nearly 75% of Montana voters oppose nearby data centers, reflecting growing statewide resistance to large energy- and water-hungry projects. Weather & Safety: Rock slide shut Flint Creek Pass on Montana Highway 1; one lane reopened while crews cleared debris, and drivers were urged to avoid the area. Public Safety & Health: Flood watches remain in effect for parts of southern Montana as a storm brings heavy rain and thunderstorms. Sports (Montana): Montana State escaped a major scare, rallying to beat Central Connecticut 35-30; Carroll College routed Dickinson State 42-7; Montana Tech crushed Southern Oregon 58-10. Tragedy: A 13-year-old boy drowned in the Clarks Fork River after saving his sister while tubing.
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