AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoExtreme Heat in Billings: RiverStone Health reports a spike in heat-related ER visits during the July 10–13 heat wave, with Billings hitting an all-time high of 111°F on July 12 and triple-digit heat expected again. Montana Research & Wildlife Management: Montana FWP says its wolf estimate was overestimated, cutting the next harvest quota recommendation to 250 wolves (from 450) after updating its iPOM model. Federal Policy Watch: U.S. Sen. Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) introduced the End H-1B Abuse Act, proposing a three-year pause on new H-1B visas and codifying a $100,000 fee that courts have struck down. Conservation Rule Changes: The Interior Department plans to rescind the ESA “harm” definition effective Sept. 14, 2026, shifting how agencies interpret harm to wildlife. STEM in Montana: U.S. Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll visited Montana State University to discuss expanding national security research partnerships. Science Discovery: Researchers identified a juvenile Gorgosaurus fossil from a campground hike in Canada, expanding what’s known about the predator’s range. Tech & Privacy: A Great Falls report highlights AI license-plate scanning concerns tied to camera systems.
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