FTC Probe: The federal government is investigating Verona, Wisconsin-based Epic Systems over how it grants or restricts access to health data, raising fresh antitrust questions for the EHR giant that serves more than 280 million patients. Local Development: Milwaukee’s Metcalfe Park Liberation Hub cleared rezoning approval, moving a neighborhood-serving community center toward construction. Manufacturing Layoffs: Durr CTS in De Pere plans a permanent plant closure, with 75 workers laid off starting in October. Public Health Infrastructure: UW–Madison’s veterinary diagnostic lab in Barron is set for a $19.5 million renovation/expansion to meet rising demand and improve testing capacity. Food Assistance Policy: Wisconsin lawmakers advanced AB1027 (FoodShare data sharing with USDA) and AB180 (seeking a waiver to restrict FoodShare purchases of candy and soft drinks). Energy & Utilities: Oracle dropped its lawsuit challenging Wisconsin data-center credit rules tied to We Energies’ rate structure. Water Supply: Wausau will temporarily reduce fluoride in drinking water due to a national additive shortage. Agriculture & Biosecurity: Deer farms in multiple counties were reported with CWD detections, prompting quarantines. Workforce & Economy: A UWRF study estimates the university generates about $295 million annually for Pierce and St. Croix counties. Transportation Safety: Milwaukee is considering roundabouts on Holton Street to address a spike in crashes.