AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMontana Senate race: Independent Seth Bodnar says he won’t drop out ahead of the Aug. 10 withdrawal deadline, arguing his campaign is about Montana—not party politics—while Democrats and Republicans continue to pressure candidates to step aside. Wildfire smoke & fire danger: Forecasts across Montana warn of unhealthy air and elevated fire weather, with haze expected to linger and only limited chances for rain later in the week. Public health: The CDC is investigating a multistate salmonella outbreak tied to jalapeños, with five Montana cases linked to a single Chipotle location; officials say restaurants have stopped serving the affected peppers. Local government & utilities: Bozeman is weighing a stormwater assessment that could add monthly charges to property owners to meet federal/state requirements. Agriculture & economy: A USDA report finds Montana farm real estate values rose to about $1,230 an acre, with cropland up and irrigated land leading gains. Housing disruption: Montana State students at Stadium View Apartments face forced moves due to unexpected construction, with no clear return timeline. Business & environment: Meadow Gold’s Billings milk license suspension was withdrawn after inspectors said violations were corrected. Sports: Falcons released Montana State linebacker Troy Andersen after injuries limited his NFL run.
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