AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUtility Rates & Data Centers: Milwaukee-area residents and environmental groups packed PSC hearings to oppose We Energies’ proposed residential electric rate hikes (up to about $22/month by 2028), arguing the increases would bankroll data center buildout and leaving households squeezed. Local Governance & Energy Planning: Barron County officials discussed a temporary data center moratorium, with county leaders saying the facilities aren’t going away but local communities need a say. Trade & Wisconsin Agriculture: Lt. Gov. nominee Sarah Godlewski visited Hsu Ginseng in Wausau as tariff uncertainty leaves growers with costly inventory and fewer farms. Food & Consumer Watch: Pabst Blue Ribbon is offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to recovery of stolen beer shipments. Manufacturing & Biotech Investment: Novonesis plans a major enzyme capacity expansion in India, targeting global demand across food, household care, and biofuels. Business Moves: F.L.Putnam Investment Management acquired Milwaukee-based Red Granite’s team, keeping operations in Wisconsin. Health & Policy: A federal appeals court ruling raises questions about Wisconsin’s ban on AI-generated child sexual abuse material. Transportation & Infrastructure: WisDOT will resume Highway 51 work in Minocqua after a summer pause, with single-lane closures through downtown.
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