AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMilwaukee Politics & Leadership: Former alderman Mike McGee Sr., battling terminal cancer, says Milwaukee’s Black leadership gains haven’t translated into real change, calling out today’s local government for lacking leadership. Local Governance & Legal/Deals: Washington County approved extra legal fees tied to the former UWM-Washington County campus sale to FaithRidge Christian School. Manufacturing & Industrial Real Estate: Zilber Property Group bought a 100,000-square-foot Pleasant Prairie industrial building for about $10M. Food & Dairy Industry: Glass Nickel Pizza says it uses 450,000 pounds of cheese a year across 10 Wisconsin locations, partnering with Foremost Farms for its blend. Energy & Data Centers: Rock County residents urged an 18-month moratorium on hyperscale data centers, while broader coverage highlights how datacenters are reshaping US clean energy demand and grid planning. Agriculture & Farm Policy: Wisconsin Farmers Union backed the House Farm bill’s progress but warned it may not go far enough for family-scale farms, safety nets, and fair markets. Workforce/Tech: Rockwell Automation rolled out FactoryTalk ResilientEdge to support more autonomous, scalable manufacturing operations. Community & Growth: Wakonda Community Development Corporation reactivated as new ventures return to the small town.
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