AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSNAP Fight: California AG Rob Bonta and a coalition of 23 attorneys general urged Senate leaders to reverse recent SNAP cuts in the Farm Bill, saying hunger is rising and costs are shifting onto states and local governments. Wisconsin Fishing & Tourism: After a funding standoff, Wisconsin closed fish hatcheries and cut stocking, anglers warn it could hurt the recreational fishing economy; the DNR says musky and overall reductions have been scaled back. Dairy Supply Pressure: Global demand for protein is pushing whey prices higher and triggering shortages, with food makers increasingly adding whey protein concentrate across everyday products. Data Center Costs: We Energies and data center developers asked Wisconsin regulators to loosen collateral requirements tied to a special data center rate plan, drawing criticism from ratepayer and environmental groups. Agribusiness Legal Challenge: Wisconsin dairy farmers, via a law firm, sued over the federal dairy checkoff program, arguing it burdens small farms while funding industry messaging. Workplace Safety Funding: The National Safety Council awarded $300,000 in grants to projects aimed at preventing musculoskeletal injuries, including a UW-Madison study. Weather: Milwaukee forecast calls for cool, breezy Sunday with partly sunny skies, then a storm chance Tuesday–Wednesday.
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