AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFood Assistance Policy: Wisconsin lawmakers are pushing AB1027, which would require the state to compile and send FoodShare (SNAP) data to the U.S. Department of Agriculture after a federal request—Rep. Jill Billings voted No while Rep. Treig E. Pronschinske voted Yes. PFAS & Water Protection: AB131 cleared the Assembly with a 93-0 vote, directing DNR to set PFAS testing and mitigation grant programs for water systems and landfills, while limiting enforcement unless contamination exceeds standards; multiple lawmakers backed it, including Rep. Rob Summerfield and Rep. Vincent Miresse. Tax Breaks for Research: AB670 would expand a sales and use tax exemption for contract research services tied to qualified research equipment; it passed the Assembly 89-7 with support from Rep. Chanz J. Green and others. Rural Agriculture Watch: DATCP confirmed chronic wasting disease in deer farms in Portage County and elk in Crawford County, with quarantines and investigations underway. Industry & Energy: A mass timber trend story highlights growing interest from developers and big tech as financing and incentives align with lower-carbon building materials.
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