AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHospital Price Transparency: A new report says more than 500 hospitals nationwide—including 19 in the Mountain West (four in Montana)—missed federal requirements to publish clear, machine-readable pricing, keeping costs opaque for patients. Energy & Data Centers: Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte’s administration says the state will seek to intervene in a Public Service Commission case over a proposed large-load electricity tariff aimed at data centers, arguing big users shouldn’t shift costs onto families. AI & Privacy: A growing debate is focusing on “neural data” in schools—brain- and nervous-system information that could reveal attention, stress, or engagement—raising new “neurorights” questions. Wildfire Safety Standards: IBHS expanded its Wildfire Prepared program with new multifamily and neighborhood mitigation standards designed to reduce ignition and spread. STEM in Montana: Salish Kootenai College hosted an all-girls drone camp teaching piloting, coding, and hands-on engineering. River Education: Montana Freshwater Partners launched Yellowstone River Ambassadors to teach etiquette and fish-handling to river users near Livingston. Public Safety Tech: Missoula leaders are considering park camera upgrades, with residents asking for clearer rules around tech like facial recognition and license plate reading. UM Research Boost: The University of Montana received a $5.5M gift for a new waterfowl and wetlands research center.
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