AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPublic Safety & Accountability: Billings City Council voted 6-5 to dissolve its Citizens Police Advisory Committee, ending a 2021 effort meant to connect residents with police leadership on recruitment, diversity, crime prevention and data—leaving some residents asking how their concerns will be heard going forward. Wildfire & Health: Smoke and critical fire weather are back in Montana’s forecast, with gusty winds and low humidity raising the risk of rapid fire spread, while unhealthy air conditions continue to affect travel and daily life around the Helena-Lewis and Clark area. Montana Politics & Federal Property: Sen. Steve Daines says behind-the-scenes work for nearly two years helped set up the transfer path for the Bozeman Federal Building, tied to the Babcock Post Office’s future. Agriculture & Research: Montana State University opened the Combined State Labs building, bringing together wool, veterinary diagnostic, and analytical testing services to support the state’s agricultural sector. Law Enforcement & Drugs: Montana’s AG says fentanyl seizures and overdoses have dropped, while meth and cocaine trends are rising, as federal and local partners keep targeting trafficking. Sports (Montana): Montana football begins fall camp with a new head coach, while Montana State’s Bobcats celebrated their national title with a White House visit.
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