AGP Executive Report
Last update: 43 minutes agoBehavioral Health Expansion: Ascension Wisconsin opened a $10 million expanded behavioral health center at Ascension St. Francis Hospital, adding 36 inpatient beds (10 adolescent, 26 adult) and aiming to serve 1,000+ more patients each year across southeastern Wisconsin. Public Safety & Courts: West Allis police officer Anton Best was suspended after felony misconduct in public office charges tied to a use-of-force incident in Brookfield. Airport Convenience: Milwaukee Mitchell launched a $4 Premium Bag Check that lets travelers skip the ticket counter for select airlines during morning hours. State Fire Funding: DSPS distributed $38.18 million to Wisconsin fire departments through the 2% Fire Dues Program, up nearly 6% from 2025. Energy & Data Centers: Environmental groups sued the DNR over Port Washington data center permits, while a separate coalition says American Transmission Company’s transmission-line application is incomplete. Wildlife & Outdoors: DNR approved 2026 deer quotas and the framework for the season; hunters/trappers also have until Aug. 1 to apply for bobcat and fisher permits. Road Work: WisDOT announced overnight closures for the I-41/Highway 60 interchange bridge-girder work starting July 20. Weather: Southern Wisconsin faces First Alert heat days early next week, with storms possible later in the week.
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