AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWildfire Smoke & Heat Alerts: Montana health officials are warning people—especially kids, older adults, pregnant people, and those with heart or lung conditions—to limit outdoor time as smoke from eastern Washington wildfires pushes air quality into unhealthy territory, including reports of Billings reaching the “unhealthy” category. Food Safety Recalls: Walmart shoppers in 19 states are being told to stop using a recalled bettergoods pistachio nut butter lot after Salmonella was found in testing. State Health Rankings: Montana landed No. 29 overall in the latest U.S. News Best States report, with healthcare rated lowest for the state (No. 41), tied to access and quality concerns. Community College Hunger Relief: A national food recovery effort is expanding on campuses, with a new grant cohort helping community colleges redirect surplus food to students facing food insecurity. Public Lands & Health: A Montana former wildlife commissioner argues public lands should stay a bipartisan priority, linking outdoor access to the state’s economy and wellbeing.
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