AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMontana Water & Fish Forecasting: Montana State University launched FishCast, a real-time drought-risk tool for trout rivers that blends weather, streamflow, and historic trout data to flag likely population shifts and possible fishing restrictions. Health & Research: A Phase 3 trial reported in the New England Journal of Medicine found a talazoparib + enzalutamide combo cut the risk of prostate cancer progression or death by 52% in select metastatic patients. Critical Minerals Strategy: IRIS Metals says it’s pivoting to reduce U.S. reliance on foreign critical minerals, highlighting rubidium as a near-term opportunity. Education & Community Science: MSU’s NASA AREN program inspired Great Falls students to build kites that mimic NASA-style atmospheric data collection. STEM in the Classroom: University of Mary communication sciences students are running intergenerational and adult-learning service projects to build real-world speech and language skills. Higher Ed Expansion: Touro University is adding a Great Falls law school campus (hybrid) and a nursing program, aiming to address regional shortages of attorneys and clinicians. Public Health Policy Watch: CMS released Medicaid work requirements guidance for states, with critics warning of added administrative burden. Montana Elections Reminder: Yellowstone County urged absentee voters to “walk it in” to avoid missed deadlines and rejection issues.
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