AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoClimate Watch: NOAA says the U.S. just logged its hottest summer on record, but Wisconsin’s summer ranked 22nd warmest overall—still above normal, with north central and southeast both seeing notable heat. Public Health & Environment: Wisconsin residents are being warned after an FDA upgrade of a hand soap recall tied to possible bacterial contamination sold in 15 states. Energy & Land Use: Wisconsin Republicans are pushing Gov. Tony Evers to pause two major transmission line proposals (BECI and MariBell), citing impacts to farms, groundwater concerns, and environmental effects. Great Lakes & Water Protection: A bipartisan Great Lakes Partnership Act cleared a key Senate panel, aiming to boost federal support for research and conservation. Pipeline Fallout: The Bad River Band and environmental groups are urging a state disaster declaration after Enbridge’s Line 5 spill and its return to service via a temporary bypass. Local Resilience: Fox Cities tornado recovery continues as homeowners sort out insurance coverage after an EF-3 storm. Wildlife & Nature: A Wisconsin photographer’s wildlife images are set for a major juried show, spotlighting birds, insects, and other local species.
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