AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoRoadless Rule Fight: The Trump administration has filed a proposed rule to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule, which would open about 6.4 million acres of Montana national forest roadless land to more road building and logging; conservationists warn it could undermine wildlife habitat and long-term plans, while supporters argue it would give managers more flexibility for wildfire and watershed work. Local Tech & Access: Apple Wallet is expanding mobile driver’s licenses to more states, with Montana already onboard and additional rollouts expected through 2026—useful for residents, but still uneven nationwide. STEM in Rural Montana: An NSF $3 million Robert Noyce grant is helping Montana retain and strengthen rural and reservation STEM teachers, including funding master’s training for educators like a science teacher west of Missoula. Wildlife Monitoring: FWP is tracking mule deer trends in southeast Montana with year-round data and long-term comparisons, showing signs of recovery after drought-driven declines. Public Health & Work: A new living-wage analysis says a single adult needs about $124,342 in New York to live comfortably, underscoring how affordability gaps are showing up even where wages look “good.” Climate Stress: Drought is worsening across the West, with forecasters pointing to hot conditions and a weak monsoon leaving much of the region in severe drought.
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