AGP Executive Report
Last update: 34 minutes agoFort McCoy Infrastructure: A new, safer parking area for Wisconsin Army National Guard MATES is over 70% complete, moving hundreds of vehicles out of a range surface danger zone and restoring the old site to natural area. Food Safety: Whole Foods expanded a Salmonella-linked jalapeño recall to select prepared foods nationwide, including salsa and guacamole sold in Wisconsin and 11 other states, with customers urged not to eat affected items. PFAS Policy: Wisconsin lawmakers advanced AB131, a package of PFAS grant programs and testing/mitigation requirements for water systems and landfills, plus an “innocent landowner” grant track. Tax Relief for Research: AB670 cleared the Assembly, extending sales and use tax exemptions for machinery and equipment used in qualified contract research services—aimed at supporting Wisconsin’s life-science and engineering work. Data Centers & Surveillance: A Wisconsin-focused debate continues as lawmakers weigh data-sharing and kiosk rules, while broader scrutiny grows over license-plate camera systems after misuse concerns. Agriculture Markets: Milk prices dipped again in the latest USDA benchmark update, while soybean growers were warned to scout for red crown rot as the disease spreads north. Industry Expansion: Asahi added a high-speed bottling line at its Octopi site in Waunakee, boosting capacity for bottled formats. Education & Workforce: Milwaukee opened two new Catholic school campuses for 2026-27, and a new Niche ranking highlights Wisconsin colleges alongside rising sticker costs.
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