AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHousing Affordability Crunch: New data keeps showing home prices rising far faster than paychecks—U.S. values are up 81%+ since 2016 while wages are up about 47%, and the biggest jumps include Idaho (+137%) plus steep gains across the West and beyond. Montana Primary Politics: Montana’s Democratic U.S. Senate race is drawing heat after reports of more than $1 million in outside spending. Road Work in Motion: I-90’s Montana State Line/Ranchester project is in its second and final year, and MDT is seeking public input on replacing six bridges near Greycliff to Big Timber with construction tentatively in 2027–2028. Public Health & Safety: In New Mexico, fentanyl and meth were found at a home where responders got sick after an overdose call. Wildfire Readiness: A new look at Western states finds most are still figuring out wildfire building-code rules, with Montana described as more voluntary than statewide.
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