AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoICE & Immigration: Reports say ICE operations in and around Bozeman detained well over 100 people over the holiday weekend, sparking community protests and renewed scrutiny of federal enforcement in Montana. Courts & Privacy: Five former county attorneys and the ACLU filed a brief backing Gallatin County Attorney Audrey Cromwell in a Montana Supreme Court fight with AG Austin Knudsen over whether ICE requests for confidential criminal justice information must follow the same process as civil agencies. Local Government: Missoula enacted a temporary ban on new marijuana dispensary business licenses as it aligns with the state’s moratorium and works on local rules; the city says dispensaries have surged since legalization. State Leadership: Gov. Greg Gianforte announced Mark Blasdel will replace Misty Ann Giles as head of the Department of Administration at the end of August. Helena/Statehouse: An op-ed argues the Legislature is wasting taxpayer money on symbolic “fan mail” resolutions, while another op-ed targets political fearmongering about Montanans. Weather: Strong storms are possible in parts of Montana Tuesday and Wednesday, followed by a weekend heat wave.
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