AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEnergy & Industry Policy: Wisconsin regulators are pressing Enbridge over Line 5 after a leak, with DNR asking the company to halt bypass work; meanwhile GOP candidate Tom Tiffany drew fresh scrutiny for voting to weaken utility approval processes while taking Enbridge donations. Infrastructure: Gov. Evers approved the WIS 35 Waumandee Creek Bridge rehab in Buffalo County, with construction set to start Sept. 14 and the highway kept to one lane. Climate & Health: Wisconsin medical and public health groups urged the next governor and Legislature to treat climate change as an urgent public health crisis, citing wildfire smoke, flooding, and rising power demand from data centers. Food & Agriculture: Glanbia is launching a US-only non-alcoholic “ChampionSips” beer in partnership with Wisconsin Brewing Company, while farmers continue to feel pressure from diesel costs and conservation support gaps. Energy Costs: GasBuddy reports the lowest midgrade prices in Marquette County hit $4.44/gallon (week ending Sept. 5). Local Business: A new Alexandria chamber member roster highlights growth in marketing, waterway restoration, stone-ground grain milling, and a 92-room hotel. Consumer Safety: The FDA expanded a Walmart frozen berry recall for possible E. coli contamination to additional states. Tech & Privacy: A Senate probe is widening into AI-assisted surveillance, sending letters to Axon, Motorola Solutions, and Verkada.
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