AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMontana Courts: A Lewis and Clark County judge struck down Montana’s absentee ballot birth-year requirement as unconstitutional, meaning envelopes missing the year won’t be rejected as voters head into the Nov. 5 election. Public Health: Montana health officials reported a measles case in Fergus County and warned of possible exposures tied to locations in Malta and Moore, urging people to check vaccination status. Drug Enforcement: The Montana Department of Justice says meth and cocaine seizures are rising while fentanyl seizures are down, with officials warning powdered fentanyl can still raise overdose risk. Veterans: The American Legion’s “Buddy Checks” training is teaching Montana veterans how to make life-saving check-in calls to spot trouble early. State Politics: Two district judges, Amy Eddy and Dan Wilson, are competing for the open Montana Supreme Court seat. Community & Outdoors: A proposed tram up Columbia Mountain is entering a screening process after the Flathead National Forest received a proposal. Weather: Warm, dry conditions continue across Montana with elevated fire danger, but a colder, snowier weekend is taking shape.
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