AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMemorial Day & History: May 26 marks the start of the WWII Dunkirk evacuation and, in Montana’s own timeline, the signing of the Montana Territory measure in 1864. Fertility & Health Policy: A new national push to address falling birth rates is getting attention after a White House moment framed the U.S. as “underbabied,” with an executive order creating Moms.gov. Local Aid & Community Action: A Montana group is sending direct aid to Palestinian families, including fundraising that’s trying to bridge the gap as relief remains slow. Travel Costs Hit Home: Billings is bracing for a busy tourist season, but higher gas and lodging prices are already forcing some Montanans to cancel or rethink summer trips. Sports & Spending Watch: Multiple Montana colleges reported women’s basketball spending figures for 2024, showing big gaps between schools and the state average. Native Country & Federal Pressure: Senators are warning proposed FY2027 Native program cuts could strain treaty and trust obligations, while the U.S. Treasurer visited the Blackfeet Reservation to spotlight economic development barriers. Culture & Sports Spotlight: Treasure State basketball stars turned up at the Montana Elite Invitational, and Montana’s track and field program is sending a record 14 athletes to NCAA West First Rounds.
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