AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEnergy Projects: Sen. Tammy Baldwin says Watertown residents need more transparency and a voice in major energy developments. Her comments followed news that Microsoft will buy 90% of the output from the proposed 100-megawatt Sinnissippi solar project; Jefferson County officials say state law limits local oversight. Agribusiness: CHS has broken ground on a $700 million soybean-processing plant in Evansville. The facility is expected to process 80 million bushels a year, produce oil and meal for food, feed and renewable fuels, and create about 80 full-time jobs. Data Centers: Wisconsin’s fast-growing data center sector is driving demand for new power and construction, while communities raise concerns about utility costs and local control. A bill would end the state sales-tax exemption for data centers. Advanced Manufacturing: EMD Electronics opened a $200 million Sheboygan Falls research hub for advanced semiconductor materials, expanding Wisconsin’s role in the chip supply chain. Workforce: Industry leaders warn that skilled-trades training is not keeping pace with demand. Wisconsin employers and educators face a continuing challenge to recruit and retain workers in construction, manufacturing and related fields.
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