AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoUtility Rates & Data Centers: Milwaukee-area residents and environmental activists packed a Wisconsin Public Service Commission hearing to oppose We Energies’ proposed rate hike of up to $22 a month by 2028, arguing it would fund data-center buildout and executive costs while households struggle. Public Health & Climate: Milwaukee Public Schools closed all schools Wednesday due to excessive heat, leaving parents scrambling for childcare and cooling options. Air Pollution Policy: Wisconsin Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a multistate push against an EPA proposal to weaken heavy-duty vehicle pollution rules tied to NOx emissions and asthma risk. Wildlife Disease: Wisconsin DNR reported 700+ dead deer from epizootic hemorrhagic disease, with midges driving spread and numbers expected to rise. Water Quality (PFAS): Lawmakers approved releasing $10 million from Wisconsin’s PFAS trust fund to help northeastern communities secure clean water. Extreme Weather: Southern Wisconsin remains warm and muggy, with Thursday flagged as a First Alert Day for storms. Wildfire Update: Boundary Waters wildfires are nearing containment, with much of the area reopening.
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