AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEndangered Species Act Rollback: The Trump administration canceled a rule that gave automatically threatened plants and animals immediate protections, replacing it with slower, species-by-species plans that critics say could open the door to exemptions for oil and gas, mining, and other development. Montana Court Watch: A first week wrapped in the criminal trial of former state Sen. Jason Ellsworth in Helena over alleged misuse of public funds, including a no-bid contract steered toward a longtime friend; Ellsworth has pleaded not guilty. Jobs Report: Gov. Greg Gianforte says Montana ranks ninth nationally for year-over-year job growth, adding more than 2,100 jobs from Feb. 2025 to Feb. 2026. Local Economy & Energy: Black Hills Energy released a community impact report claiming $1.65 billion in direct economic impact across eight states, including Montana. Health Insurance Costs: Montanans using the ACA marketplace could see another steep premium spike in 2027 as higher costs and enrollment drops strain the risk pool. Labor in Public Lands: National Park Service employees in the Mountain West voted to unionize, citing staffing cuts, low pay, and housing strain across parks that include units in Montana.
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