AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHelena Treatment Plan: A nonprofit is proposing a $150 million veterans corrections campus in the capital, combining housing, treatment and court services. State leaders say they need more details on costs and potential savings. Mining and Infrastructure: Montana and federal officials signed a FAST-41 agreement intended to speed major projects, including critical-mineral development; a Phillipsburg mill is pursuing tungsten processing. Energy Bills: The Public Service Commission delayed a decision on the NorthWestern Energy–Black Hills merger until Nov. 10 as residents raised concerns about data-center demand and utility costs. Election Security: Gallatin County publicly tested ballot-counting machines, a process required by state law; absentee ballots statewide have topped 225,000. Local Economy and Education: Marks Lumber plans to close after 37 years in Clancy, citing retirement and difficulty sourcing logs. The University of Providence also plans to close in summer 2027, pointing to falling enrollment and financial pressure. Public Safety: A Helena man faces a felony charge after allegedly shoving a person of Indian descent and telling him to “go back to his country,” according to court documents.
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