AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMedicaid & Coverage: Montana begins enforcing Medicaid “community engagement” work requirements for some adults starting July 1, with a grace period through September and concerns that even short coverage gaps can push people to delay care. Rural Behavioral Health: The Montana Professional Learning Collaborative won a $50,000 Blue Impact Grant to expand behavioral health supports in rural, frontier and tribal schools, aiming to reach about 1,500 students and educators. Heat Safety: Dawson County braces for a major heatwave this weekend, with highs above 100°F and guidance to hydrate, limit outdoor time, and plan for health risks. PFAS Watch: Scientists and advocates are urging stronger PFAS (“forever chemicals”) controls in Montana after DEQ work tied to PFAS detections in drinking water and findings in fish. Legal Costs in Gender-Affirming Care: A court ordered Montana to pay over $1.3M in attorneys’ fees in a case challenging an unconstitutional ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors. Local Health Infrastructure: Missoula County approved a temporary moratorium on new data centers over public health and environmental concerns, while Laurel residents continue pushing back on a proposed state forensic mental health facility near schools and homes.
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