AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoNorthern Lights Forecast: NOAA says aurora viewing could be good Sunday night across Montana and several nearby states, with the best chances just before and after midnight. Montana Tech & Industry: Montana State University opened a new Wool Lab aimed at boosting the regional wool industry, pairing hands-on training with lab support for producers and students. Energy Policy: Sen. John Thune says year-round E15 ethanol sales likely won’t pass without compromises for small oil refiners, keeping the farm-bill fight alive. Local Governance: Gov. Gianforte’s 56-county tour continued with visits to Montana producers and manufacturers, including GrainMaker Mills and cattle operations in Ravalli and Lake counties. Environment & Mining: A cross-border coalition is pushing for an independent review of Glencore’s proposed Fording River coal mine expansion, citing downstream selenium impacts reaching Montana and Idaho. Public Health/Healthcare Training: A UM Master of Public Administration graduate credits the program with practical skills gained while working full time. STEM Education: UW’s engineering summer program for teachers brought hands-on robotics and physical computing training to educators.
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