AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPublic Health Leadership: Gov. Greg Gianforte says Charlie Brereton, director of Montana’s Department of Public Health and Human Services, will step down Oct. 30 for the private sector, with Dr. Doug Harrington taking over as acting director. Workforce Watch: Montana’s labor force hit a record high in 2025, but employment dipped for the first time since 2020, with job losses tied to mining, manufacturing, hospitality and government even as healthcare added more than 1,200 jobs. Civic Rights & Courts: ACLU-backed efforts helped voters in Kansas and Missouri reject measures that would have weakened civil liberties and reshaped courts and ballot access—an early signal for the November fight over voting rights and fair courts. Local Infrastructure: Bozeman is moving ahead with plans for the Cattail Trail to connect parks and trails on the west side, aiming for a broader network. Community Projects: Miles City’s planned skatepark is nearing its fundraising goal after a major matching grant, with construction targeted for 2027. Weather: Mild Wednesday conditions across Montana give way to windier, cooler changes late Friday into the weekend.
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