AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoForensic Mental Health Facility: Montana has closed on buying 114 acres west of Laurel for a proposed forensic mental health facility, and is now seeking a zoning change—after residents raised concerns about proximity to neighborhoods and schools and after the state released a final environmental assessment. Local Accountability Fight: Custer County commissioners voted against joining a lawsuit challenging the state’s handling of the facility, citing potential costs. Medicaid Work Rules: A new CMS “medical frailty” standard could tighten Medicaid coverage for 19–64-year-olds in Montana by requiring proof that conditions “significantly impair” work ability, not just that someone has a qualifying diagnosis. Food Access: Free summer lunches are back at the Bozeman Public Library (noon–1 p.m. weekdays), with partners filling gaps for families during summer break. Blood Supply: Bozeman Health and Vitalant are hosting blood drives in June to boost summer donations. Community Health & Safety: A wrong-way driver incident on I-90 in Missoula led to a trooper rescuing children while pursuing the suspect.
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