AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPublic Safety: A Nebraska man was killed near Big Timber after fleeing and firing at Montana Highway Patrol troopers; both troopers were uninjured and placed on administrative leave while DCI investigates. Courts & Rights: A Missoula judge permanently blocked a 2023 Montana law defining “sex” as binary, saying it violated privacy protections for transgender, intersex and Two Spirit Montanans. State Government Watch: An audit says former Sen. Jason Ellsworth’s $170,100 contract arrangement was a wasteful abuse of his position, including alleged work-arounds to avoid procurement oversight. Local Politics: Hundreds packed a Bozeman town hall with rally energy to criticize Montana’s congressional delegation, which organizers say didn’t attend. Public Media Funding: Trump asked Congress to rescind $9.4 billion in approved spending, threatening funding for Montana public radio/TV stations including Yellowstone Public Radio and Montana PBS. Community & Culture: Thousands gathered near Crow Agency for the 150th anniversary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn, including a long-running Real Bird family reenactment that drew the biggest crowd in 34 years. Business & Jobs: Janicki Industries selected Great Falls for an $800 million manufacturing facility, projecting 1,000 jobs in five years and 2,000 after completion.
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