AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoClean Energy: Wisconsin Democrats’ election gains give the party control of the governor’s office and both legislative chambers, opening a path for stronger clean-energy policy after years of divided government. Data Centers: Voters across the country overwhelmingly backed limits on data center expansion, and Wisconsin candidates who opposed projects found support amid concerns about electricity costs and community impacts. Energy Bills: Regulators approved smaller-than-requested We Energies rate increases for 2027 and 2028; Milwaukee’s Common Council also approved $1.35 million to study a city-run electric utility. Climate and Wildlife: Milwaukee officials say warmer autumns are delaying leaf drop, complicating collection. In Northeast Wisconsin, volunteers are installing nesting boxes to help restore bluebird populations. Water: Wisconsin’s first PFAS groundwater standards set new requirements for polluters, while a $7.35 billion 3M settlement could provide compensation to some residents. Beloit also received more than $6 million to replace lead service lines.
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