AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHealthcare & Politics: The White House says nearly 1 million Americans in 30 states, including Wisconsin, will get $500 Obamacare refunds starting in October, tied to alleged Biden “user fee” overcharges. Education & Workforce: Milwaukee Public Schools superintendent Brenda Cassellius is pushing a $12 million plan to add air conditioning to classrooms after heat forced cancellations. Data Centers & Energy: In Wisconsin’s governor’s race, data centers remain a flashpoint: Port Washington residents pressed Oracle/OpenAI/Vantage on a $15 billion campus, while a Marquette poll cited 78% of voters saying costs outweigh benefits; clean-energy groups also want more scrutiny of data center power costs. Power Infrastructure: Dane County is urging more review and public input before the 765-kV BECI transmission line moves forward. Agriculture & Environment: Wisconsin wild rice (manoomin) is rebounding after years of low production, and the state has set up stewardship efforts and Wild Rice Week. Public Safety & Local Budgets: Dunn County projects a $1.4 million 2027 deficit and is weighing service reductions; Waukesha County says a major box culvert repair on CTH E should reopen Sept. 17. Community & Business: Retirable opened a second Milwaukee HQ at the Eagleknit Innovation Hub, adding about 10 jobs initially.
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