AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoLocal Church & Community Upgrades: Billings First Congregational Church says its downtown resiliency project will update its historic 40,000-square-foot building so it can host more community programs, building on past work from Scouts to support for unhoused families and addiction recovery planning. Faith & Service Leadership: In Billings-area coverage, a new Salvation Army leadership team in Turlock (with Montana ties) emphasizes “listening and learning” as they start their ministry. Immigration & Daily Life: A deported Chattanooga restaurant owner, “Miss G,” recounts how a routine traffic stop in Georgia spiraled into deportation—highlighting fear and uncertainty for immigrants amid tighter enforcement. Workforce Policy: Montana Sen. Tim Sheehy introduced a bill to pause new H-1B visas for three years and codify the $100,000 fee, arguing it protects American workers and targets abuse. Montana Outdoors & Wildlife: Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is investigating suspected nonnative brown trout in the Flathead drainage, including Ashley Lake and Church Slough, warning of potential harm to native fish. Culture & Heritage: A look at National Day of the Cowboy traces its origins and why Montana’s cowboy culture runs deeper than hats and rodeo posters.
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