AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRural Tech & Policy Shock: A Reuters/Ipsos poll finds Trump’s approval among rural Americans fell to 50% in June, down from 60% in February, as voters cite higher fuel and food prices and frustration with the Iran conflict. Local Data-Center Fight: Missoula residents packed a public meeting opposing a proposed Bonner data center, arguing the projects threaten clean water and air and could harm community stability. Environmental Cleanup in Billings: The EPA finalized a plan to test and mitigate perchloroethylene (PCE) vapor in about 750 Billings buildings tied to a long-running dry-cleaner contamination plume. STEM for Kids in Great Falls: Spark Children’s Museum reopened in downtown Great Falls with expanded, hands-on exhibits and a stronger STEM focus plus accessibility upgrades. Health & Food Safety: The FDA issued a high-risk recall for Alfredo sauce tied to salmonella concerns, affecting products distributed across 41 states including Montana. Montana Innovation Leadership: Natalia Bowser was named deputy director of the Montana Department of Corrections after serving as innovation chief. Science Discovery: A genetic study in rats links a liver-related gene region (Ces1) to compulsive cocaine addiction behaviors, pointing to a potential treatment target. AI & Industry Capital: A critique of AI’s data-center buildout highlights massive energy and job impacts alongside the industry’s rapid expansion.
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