AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMontana PFAS Watch: Flathead Lake Biostation tests found “forever chemicals” in the Flathead Lake watershed and tributaries, with detections low enough to stay below drinking-water benchmarks but researchers urging more statewide sampling. Tech & Jobs: A new University of Montana report says Montana’s high-tech sector hit $7.9B revenue in 2024, now 5% of the state economy, with tech wages rising fast and most firms using AI. Data Centers Economics: Economists modeled a potential Yellowstone County data center’s local impact—hundreds of construction jobs and long-term roles—while other Montana proposals face local pushback and stalled approvals. AI in the Workplace: A guide to AI meeting note takers highlights how “bot,” “botless,” and hardware approaches differ in access to audio and whether vendors train on user meetings. Wildlife Policy: A federal proposal would let Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming manage grizzlies with more state authority, potentially changing how and when bears can be captured or killed. Invasive Mussels Funding: Montana’s invasive mussel prevention effort is stalled after a key federal grant for boater education didn’t arrive, straining the nonprofit’s budget. Mining Update: Red Mountain Mining began systematic rock chip sampling at its Pioneer tungsten project in Montana, targeting garnet skarn mineralization. Space Science: NASA plans a total solar eclipse campaign on Aug. 12, 2026, using a fast research jet and 86 balloons to study how sudden darkness reshapes Earth’s atmosphere.
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