AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoVolunteer Fire Support: Town Pump Charitable Foundation boosted Montana volunteer fire grants to nearly $1.2 million, adding funds after strong demand; Glendive got $20,000 and West Glendive $15,000 for SCBA gear and training. Veterans Aid: Local donations are keeping the Veterans Locker stocked with clothing, boots, winter coats, and help with bills for veterans and families. Public Safety: A 21-year-old woman was arrested in Havre after a deadly early-morning incident; police say she faces deliberate homicide and related charges. Crime & Courts: In federal cases tied to meth and fentanyl trafficking, two men in Billings received major prison sentences. State Watch: Montana State Auditor James Brown launched the first market conduct review of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana in more than a decade. Weather: Southwest Montana is shifting from a quiet start to September toward more showers, thunderstorms, and gusty winds midweek. Economy & Jobs: Park County posted Montana’s fourth-lowest jobless rate in July at 1.8%. Gas Prices: Premium regulars stayed volatile, with Gallatin County’s lowest reported premium at $4.77 in the week ending Aug. 22.
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