AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoData Center Fight in Wisconsin Rapids: Mayor Matt Zacher says the city can’t legally “dictate” a ban, but residents are pushing back hard on a proposed data center at the former mill site; a planning commission meeting is set for Monday as the project’s pace and oversight remain central to the backlash. Voting Rights: A Dane County judge ruled Wisconsin’s absentee voting system illegally discriminates against voters with print disabilities, setting up further proceedings on what changes are needed before November. Milwaukee Schools: Milwaukee Public Schools is expanding literacy training for teachers and support staff ahead of the new school year, rolling out new materials and an instructional summit focused on reading proficiency. Governor Primary Poll: A new poll shows Francesca Hong leading in the Democratic gubernatorial primary, with David Crowley trailing and other candidates far behind as Aug. 11 nears. Health Care Upgrade: HSHS St. Vincent Children’s Hospital released renderings for a $17.2 million NICU renovation with a Wisconsin meadow theme, with construction planned to start in fall 2026. Local Crime: Milwaukee police report a shooting Friday morning near 49th and Meinecke left one teen wounded; investigators are seeking a suspect. Tech College Jobs: A new WTCS employer satisfaction report finds 97% of employers are satisfied with technical college graduates and 96% would hire again. State Fair Buzz: The Wisconsin State Fair debuts “Soft Serve Beer” at the Bud Pavilion, blending craft beer and Wisconsin dairy.
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