AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAuto Theft Litigation: A 9th Circuit ruling lets insurers sue Kia and Hyundai for more than $1 billion tied to “Kia Boys” thefts, ordering a case to reopen after earlier settlements. Insurance Transparency: A new push from state regulators and consumer advocates argues homeowners insurance data should be public, not gated by staff capacity. Energy Prices: GasBuddy reports the lowest E15 prices in Walworth County hit $3.60 (week ending Sept. 5), with other Wisconsin counties also seeing notable swings; diesel remains a strain. Soy Processing Investment: CHS plans an Evansville, Wis. soybean crush plant with 80 million bushels of annual capacity, targeting operations by fall 2028. Agriculture Stress: Seven Wisconsin farms filed for Chapter 12 bankruptcy in the first eight months of 2026, with filings still trending upward since the pandemic. Public Safety & Health: DATCP confirmed West Nile Virus in a Brown County horse; officials also warned seniors about an AI-made property tax scam. Infrastructure & Industry: Enbridge resumed Line 5 service via a temporary bypass after a Wisconsin incident, but Michigan regulators are revisiting permits for the Great Lakes Tunnel. Economic Development: WEDA named 2026 CEDA finalists, highlighting business expansion, workforce readiness, and real estate redevelopment across Wisconsin.
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