AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoGreat Lakes energy fight: The Bad River Ojibwe Band, the League of Women Voters, and groups like Clean Wisconsin and 350 Wisconsin sued the Wisconsin DNR over Enbridge Line 5 reroute permits at four water crossings, arguing the agency can’t approve work after a prior ruling found Enbridge ineligible. Climate whiplash in Wisconsin: A new look back at 2026’s extreme swings—record precipitation, blizzards, tornado runs, and wildfire smoke—warns these climate-driven events are hitting harder and more often, with practical prep tips for residents. Local water impacts: Grafton’s Bridge Street Dam repair is moving forward after the village board voted to solicit bids following a broken hydraulic arm that has lowered the Milwaukee River level and left mud flats. Public health watch: Wauwatosa mosquitoes tested positive for West Nile virus, with officials warning more cases are likely as the season peaks. Data center pressure: Wisconsin Rapids postponed a data center planning meeting after absentee voting logistics, as residents continue raising concerns about the Wisconsin River and downstream effects. Energy policy in court: A federal judge ruled Oak Park can ban natural gas appliance installations via building code, a workaround that sidesteps a federal fuel-type restriction.
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