AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAgriculture & Trade: Wisconsin agricultural exports topped $2 billion in the first half of 2026, up 5% year over year and a record for the period. But sales to China fell $41 million, or 45%, amid tariff disputes. Energy Costs: State regulators approved We Energies residential electricity increases of 3.9% in 2027 and 3.5% in 2028, below the utility’s requested 16.3% two-year hike. Data Centers: Wisconsin Watch reports that a campaign is recruiting paid social media posters to promote a Wisconsin data center, with applicants asked to sign a nondisclosure agreement before applying. Pipeline Cleanup: Enbridge is removing contaminated soil at its Line 5 spill site in northern Wisconsin after more than 1.3 million gallons of natural gas liquids were released; the DNR says excavation will continue if samples exceed state standards. Construction & Tourism: Kraus-Anderson completed two New Richmond school projects totaling $99 million. Calumet County recorded an estimated 154,560 agritourism visits, placing it among Wisconsin’s top 10 counties.
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