Ag Policy & Competition: Wisconsin’s first cattle case of epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) since 2013 was confirmed in Waukesha County, with DATCP also finding the virus in local deer tissue—no evidence it infects humans, but vets should be contacted if livestock show lameness, sores, fever or weight loss. Consumer & Antitrust: Wisconsin’s ag economy gets a boost as a coalition including AG Kwame Raoul and the FTC secured a $35 million proposed settlement with Corteva to dismantle pesticide loyalty programs that limited generic competition, aiming to lower prices for farmers. Energy & Utilities: Tom Tiffany laid out a Wisconsin energy-policy pitch focused on lowering utility bills and protecting baseload power, criticizing PSC rate-hike approvals under the current commission majority. Workforce & Manufacturing: NEWMA kicked off October is Manufacturing Month with Manitowoc County videos highlighting local manufacturers and careers. Healthcare & Design: KI, KI Wall and Pallas Textiles preview an integrated approach to human performance at Healthcare Design Conference + Expo 2026. Local Economy & Housing: Milwaukee’s Plan Commission advanced a 25-story, 226-unit downtown condo project (Zenith) for Common Council review. Tech & Tax: A Wisconsin Policy Forum analysis warns data center tax incentives can shift property-tax burdens to other residents via tax increment financing, even as incentives reduce some taxes for developers. Construction & Infrastructure: WisDOT highway letting results show major awards across multiple counties, signaling steady roadwork demand.