AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoPSC Lawsuit: Gov. Greg Gianforte’s lawyers argued in Lewis and Clark County District Court that suspended Public Service Commissioner Brad Molnar shouldn’t get the due-process pause he’s seeking, saying the state’s goal is protecting employees who came forward after harassment allegations. Housing Organizing: In Missoula, tenant unions helped stop steep lot-rent hikes at two mobile home parks after a Texas owner proposed big increases—tenants negotiated a rare 3% cap. Public Safety & Courts: A Gallatin County judge sentenced Christopher Wardle to four years with two suspended in the Catherine Sorensen witness-tampering case. Energy Merger Fight: Another lawsuit challenges the NorthWestern Energy merger, arguing it shouldn’t be decided without Brad Molnar. Weather: Thunderstorms linger through Tuesday, then warmer, drier conditions move in late week. Local Sports & Community: Great Falls hosted the Montana State Horseshoe Championships, and Bozeman-area runners and athletes logged wins across multiple events, including The Sweet Pea Run.
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