AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEnd-of-life access: An Iowa man with Alzheimer’s traveled to Switzerland and used Dignitas services, saying Iowa law blocked him from doing the same at home—highlighting how medical aid in dying is legal in Montana and several other states. Food safety: A Salmonella outbreak tied to jalapeños has spread to 32 states, including Montana, with hundreds of cases and dozens of hospitalizations; officials urge people to check and avoid recalled products. Rural health workforce: Montana State University received a $3M NSF grant to expand support for rural and American Indian STEM teachers, helping retain educators in hard-to-staff areas. Housing + training: The Tiwahe Initiative and CSKT are running a building trades pilot on the Flathead Reservation to address both the housing shortage and the lack of trained workers. Public health + basic needs: A living wage gap study finds some Montana workers still can’t cover essentials even with pay and assistance, with SNAP participation down since 2017. Wild mushroom warning: Montana health officials say only mushrooms you can 100% identify are safe, and warn about poisonings from misidentification or improper storage. Local conservation: Prickly Pear Land Trust and Fort Harrison protected nearly 200 acres near Helena under a military readiness conservation partnership.
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