AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCattle & Food Policy: The Montana COOL Coalition is urging Senate Ag leaders to “take the easy win” by reinstating mandatory country-of-origin labeling (MCOOL) in the farm bill, arguing it would boost transparency and help Montana ranchers amid drought, disease risks, and trade uncertainty. Housing & Rural Stability: Roberts and Red Lodge dedicated Schuyler Commons, an affordable workforce housing project aimed at keeping teachers in rural communities, with units split between the two school districts. Wildlife & Safety: FWP reports a sharp rise in grizzly conflicts in north-central Montana, including more human encounters and “unnatural foods,” while also noting limited antlerless harvest opportunities due to low mule deer numbers. Water & Environment: Big Mountain Water Co. detected federally monitored PFAS in two wells, including one above the EPA limit, and Silver Lake releases are set to augment Clark Fork River flows again this summer. Roads & Travel: MDT is seeking public comment on I-90 resurfacing west of Cardwell and is scheduling chip-seal work in Anaconda and Deer Lodge. Local Business & Community: Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen says more than 8,000 new businesses filed in June, another record month.
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