AGP Executive Report
Last update: 18 minutes agoDrought Watch: A new U.S. Drought Monitor map shows “extreme” to “exceptional” drought stretching across the West, High Plains, South and parts of the Southeast, with some areas hitting the worst category. Montana Relief Effort: Governor Gianforte says USDA has designated ten Montana counties for drought disaster aid, opening the door to emergency Farm Service Agency loans for eligible farmers. Roads & Safety: A new transportation study flags U.S. 191 in Gallatin Canyon as Montana’s No. 2 priority, estimating $350 million in needed improvements for the busy corridor. Politics: A Montana Free Press-Eagleton poll finds Ryan Busse leading favorability among Democrats in the Western District primary, while Christi Jacobsen tops Republicans. Local Life: Great Falls residents reported phone and internet trouble tied to an AT&T outage that also hit city non-emergency dispatch—officials urged people to use an alternate number. Community & Culture: The Missoula Marathon is sold out early, with 1,700 runners registered.
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