AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWater & Infrastructure: Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District commissioners approved an independent third-party audit of Veolia’s wastewater operations, after public complaints and whistleblower claims about maintenance and performance tied to a potential $700M contract. Energy & Manufacturing: Wisconsin Public Radio reports federal funding of up to $500M for coal modernization, including $19M for the Columbia Energy Center in southcentral Wisconsin, as Trump pushes “clean, beautiful coal.” Agriculture: At a Chippewa Falls farm roundtable, Trump promised fertilizer and fuel relief tied to the Iran situation, while a Wisconsin Farm Bureau leader said the farm bill and E15 still need action. Food & Trade: A Purdue study says USMCA-linked North American trade helped lower US food prices, with benefits hitting lower-income households hardest. Ag Risk Management: Experts urged soybean growers to scout for red crown rot, confirmed in Wisconsin and nearby states. Business & Tech: NEWaukee launched an AI “Brand Trust Quotient” platform to measure trust from real customer experiences. Workforce & Industry: Wisconsin Drives Manufacturing Summit drew about 700 attendees at Lambeau Field to focus on AI and workforce development for manufacturers. Housing: Menasha secured $1.2M in Low-Income Housing Tax Credits for a new 53-unit senior affordable project, with construction targeted for 2027.
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