AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoExtreme Heat Watch: The U.S. is bracing for an “unusually large, strong and long-lasting” heat dome starting this weekend, with temperatures 15–25 degrees above normal and especially dangerous hotter nights that can worsen wildfire conditions and health risks. Montana Heat Safety: Billings-area vets urged pet owners to limit outdoor time, avoid parked cars, and watch for signs like excessive panting or lethargy as triple-digit heat hits. Public Health & Food Safety: Health officials are warning about a cyclospora-linked outbreak in the Midwest, and Taco Bell is pulling fresh ingredients like lettuce and cilantro as a precaution while investigators look for the source. Local Health Policy: Missoula County approved a one-year moratorium on new data center applications while it develops rules—citing concerns that include energy, water, heat, noise and vibrations. Corrections & Health Access: Montana’s Department of Corrections plans to relocate women from Boulder’s Riverside prison to Pine Hills in Miles City as it reconfigures capacity. Drug Trends: Montana AG reports a sharp rise in cocaine and methamphetamine seizures in early 2026 while fentanyl seizures declined. Environment & Health: EPA announced a major cleanup agreement for the Columbia Falls aluminum plant, targeting toxic byproducts tied to decades of smelting.
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