AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMontana Politics: Missoula smokejumper Sam Forstag won the Democratic nomination for Montana’s 1st Congressional District, setting up a November matchup with Republican Aaron Flint. Federal Courts & Reproductive Rights: Sen. Susan Collins voted to confirm NIH District of Montana judge nominee Katie Lane, whose record includes efforts to restrict abortion access. Public Safety & Health: Federal prosecutors charged two NIH Rocky Mountain Laboratory researchers in Hamilton with allegedly smuggling deactivated mpox vials into the U.S. through Detroit Metro and lying to investigators. Land & Access: A new Montana land-exchange policy shifts more power to the state Land Board, raising concerns that swaps could favor wealthy interests and reduce public protections. Energy & Reliability: The Montana Public Service Commission is taking public comment on NorthWestern Energy’s 2026 electric plan, which flags a winter 2027 capacity need. Defense Training: CENTCOM launched its 30th “Regional Cooperation” exercise at Fort Harrison in Montana, involving troops from 10 countries.
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