AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSchool Funding Fight: A Montana School Funding Interim Commission meeting drew sharp criticism over “successful” district stats and a statewide proficiency picture that still sits around 37%, while advocates argue for big new revenue and others warn proposals could shift tax burdens in uneven ways. Homelessness in Rural Montana: A new HUD-linked report shows Montana’s chronic homelessness rising dramatically, with small towns relying on churches, social services, and law enforcement for short-term help. Entrepreneurship & Gigs: Montana’s side-job and small-business boom is opening doors for workers, with net-positive business creation continuing year over year since 2014. Community Sports & Youth: Belgrade Scouts honored a teen for lifesaving bravery, and Great Falls hosted Montana’s free kicking camp—spotlighting how local coaching builds skills and confidence. Local Food & Lifestyle: Bozeman welcomed a dedicated vegan comfort-food spot, while Missoula’s Lighthouse Espresso story shows how community roots can turn into new small-business energy. Culture & Identity: An AP-NORC poll finds Americans’ views on flying the American flag split sharply by politics, age, and race.
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