AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMontana Politics & Policy: A new op-ed argues objections to Gov. Greg Gianforte’s proposed flat income tax are “wrong then” and “wrong now,” pointing to past high-rate tax impacts on jobs and youth out-migration. Election Courts: A broader national look says 2026 midterm disputes are increasingly headed to courts, shaping voter-roll, mail-ballot, and election-administration fights before Nov. 3. Public Health: A University of Montana program is using bird-watching style activities to help stroke survivors with aphasia, aiming to improve communication and quality of life. Wildlife & Community: Northwest Montana apple season is in full swing, with orchard owners and school cooks highlighting farm-fresh apples for kids. Arts & Tourism: Glendive’s 100-year-old grain silo got a mural upgrade funded through a Montana Department of Commerce tourism grant, meant to draw travelers off the interstate. Sports (Montana): No. 3 Montana routed Northern Colorado 36-14 in Homecoming, led by Brooks Davis’ 205 receiving yards and five-touchdown passing from Keali’i Ah Yat. Sports (FCS Upset): Idaho stunned No. 1 Montana State 35-34 on a last-second two-point conversion.
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