AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEnergy & Wildlife: Wisconsin DNR says an American Transmission Company power project in Monroe County could cause incidental harm to endangered and threatened species, including the slender glass lizard and several rare insects, but says it’s not likely to jeopardize statewide survival. Agriculture & Water Quality: UW-Madison Extension will host a Soil, Nitrogen, and Irrigation Management Field Day in Chippewa County Aug. 19, focused on nutrient management, irrigation efficiency, and keeping nitrogen out of water. Data Centers & Power Rules: A UW-Madison report argues Wisconsin needs consistent statewide rules for AI data centers, including who pays for energy infrastructure, criticizing current protections as not durable. Renewables Buildout: We Energies has started construction on three Wisconsin renewable projects—solar, wind, and battery storage—aimed partly at supplying a Port Washington AI data center campus. Public Safety Tech: A new report says nearly 800 rural agencies use automatic license plate readers, raising privacy and misuse concerns. Food Safety: CDC and FDA report 345 Salmonella illnesses across 27 states tied to recalled jalapeños from Mexico, with two cases showing antibiotic resistance. Local Business: East Side Lumber in Hartford merged with Bliffert Lumber to strengthen the southeastern Wisconsin building supply footprint.
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