AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEnergy & AI Pressure Test: The Montana Public Service Commission is weighing the Northwestern Energy–Black Hills merger, with the loudest fight over what it means for powering data centers—supporters say growth, opponents warn about climate and cost impacts. Federal Cannabis Shift: The U.S. reclassified cannabis after 50 years, and Absarokee’s Jamie Pearson breaks down what Schedule III could change for Montana. Wildlife & Public Health: A study found the “brain-eating amoeba” in multiple national parks, including Yellowstone—good news: Oregon samples were negative, but the discovery keeps summer water safety in focus. Local Science Access: UM’s spectrUM Discovery Area is distributing telescopes to public and tribal libraries statewide via a NASA-funded program. Montana on the Ballot: Independent Senate candidate Seth Bodnar is nearing the signature threshold with a cash surge, pitching a “new direction.” Sports & Culture: The Yellowstone spinoff “Dutton Ranch” drops this week on Paramount+.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.
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