AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEnergy & Data Centers: Wisconsin regulators’ draft strategic energy assessment warns peak electricity demand could jump more than 40% by 2032, with over 72% tied to major data center builds tied to Microsoft (Mount Pleasant), Oracle (Port Washington) and Meta (Beaver Dam), raising ratepayer and climate concerns. Aviation Fuel Plant: A German-led plan near Hayward would convert 890,000 tons of wood into 48 million gallons of jet fuel for Europe, with Wisconsin wood sourcing required for state incentives—locals weigh jobs against road impacts. Agribusiness Preparedness: Washington County urged agribusiness leaders to update emergency plans and training for risks like storms, fires, chemical spills and supply chain disruptions. Skilled Trades Pipeline: Green Bay’s Summer Trades Academy is putting Northeast Wisconsin youth into hands-on union training for sheet metal and other construction trades. Forestry Education: Trees for Tomorrow’s Forest Fest at Eagle River (July 25) will spotlight timber industry jobs and modern forestry tech. Legal Fight Over Hiring: A group sued Wisconsin over the state’s supplier diversity contractor program, arguing bid preferences for minority-owned businesses discriminate by race. Community & Safety Grants: Germantown’s Fire Explorers Post 17 received a DSPS youth firefighter training grant to market the program and upgrade equipment after flooding. Food & Consumer: A Waukesha County family filed a wrongful death suit against Target over an infant’s death after swallowing a water bead toy.
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