AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoData Center Policy Clash: Wisconsin lawmakers are pressing for “guardrails” as the governor’s race heats up, with Rep. Jodi Emerson and Rep. Angela Stroud hosting an Eau Claire roundtable on local control, grid risk, and even nondisclosure agreements tied to projects. Transmission & Land Impacts: Southern Wisconsin landowners are raising concerns over the proposed BECI 765-kV line, warning about property, agriculture, and farm continuity as study areas expand. Tax Breaks for Research: The Assembly advanced AB670 to exempt machinery and equipment bought for contract research services from sales and use tax, aiming to keep Wisconsin competitive for lab work. PFAS Push: AB131 cleared the Assembly with a package of PFAS testing and mitigation programs, grants, and requirements for water systems and landfills. Public Health Watch: Wisconsin measles cases jumped to 36, more than doubling in a week, with DHS tracing exposure and working with local officials. Local Industry & Infrastructure: Pleasant Prairie approved a 152,000-square-foot speculative warehouse plan, while Fond du Lac is moving ahead with $32M wastewater upgrades to produce renewable natural gas. Food & Consumer: Steak ’n Shake plans a Sept. 1 Protein Steakburger using 100% grass-fed, grass-finished beef, as it leans further into MAHA-style ingredient messaging.
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