AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRight-to-Repair Win for Farmers: The FTC and multiple states, including Wisconsin, reached a settlement with John Deere requiring diagnostic and repair tools to be available to owners and independent shops, ending Deere’s software/repair restrictions. Data Center Power Fight: A Port Washington-area coalition says American Transmission Company’s transmission-line application for Vantage Data Centers is incomplete and would impact “pristine lands,” while residents in Hartford packed a hearing opposing a proposed 6-megawatt solar farm. Consumer Protection Push: Wisconsin is set to receive $650,000 from a $45 million multistate Cash App settlement over alleged fraud and misleading safety claims, as Wisconsin AGs also urge tougher federal rules to curb illegal robocalls. Agriculture Cost Pressure: Even after tariff cuts on farm equipment, experts warn prices may still rise, leaving farmers facing high equipment costs. Local Business & Jobs: Thermo Fisher plans to eliminate 70 Middleton positions, and Hoffmaster announced a $65 million investment to expand Clintonville manufacturing. Community & Infrastructure: SBA disaster loans are open for Wisconsin storm victims, and Wisconsin’s energy demand is projected to surge as data centers expand.
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