Tribal Food Security: Gov. Tony Evers and DATCP announced $1.5 million in grants through the Tribal Elder Community Food Box Program to deliver healthy, culturally relevant food to thousands of tribal elders, with funding routed via Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin and Hunger Task Force. Housing Finance: Evers and WHEDA released the 2027-28 Qualified Allocation Plan for housing tax credits, aiming to expand affordable housing statewide by updating award limits and scoring priorities. Data Center Pressure: Eau Claire’s Sustainability Advisory Committee is weighing a one-year data center moratorium and possible rules on water, energy, and light/noise impacts. Construction Workforce Pipeline: UW-Stout Polytechnic hosted a construction pathways camp for middle school students, including a jobsite tour and hands-on work in wood prototyping and CNC. Industrial Battery Leadership: COnovate named battery veteran Craig Rigby CEO to accelerate commercialization and U.S.-based production of its eCOphite anode material. Agriculture & Safety: A UW-Madison-led study links the fungicide fludioxonil (and UV breakdown products) to oxidative stress in humans and wildlife, raising residue and environmental exposure concerns. Local Government Watch: West Bend’s finance committee discussed how to use about $2.5 million in one-time revenues, with road and capital needs topping suggestions.