AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoData Center Fight in Wisconsin: A $10 billion AI data center proposal in central Wisconsin quietly collapsed after a local official insisted the process be public, raising fresh questions about transparency in big projects. Utility Cost Shielding: American Transmission Co. and We Energies are seeking state approval for transmission-cost arrangements tied to a Microsoft data center, aiming to keep customers from paying for capacity built for the load. Election Prep: Wisconsin DMV laid out how voters can get acceptable photo ID before the Aug. 11 primary, including options like a free voting receipt for those who can’t obtain ID in time. Schools Watch: Wisconsin exam scores and absenteeism still haven’t bounced back to pre-pandemic levels, even as graduation rates keep rising. Public Safety & Justice: Madison’s mayor urged removal of barricades at a protest site after a police shooting, while Milwaukee’s 911 investigation is under scrutiny after delayed response claims. Local Courts: A Milwaukee jury convicted former city attorney Tearman Spencer of felony misconduct in public office. Environment & Community: Kohler-Andrae State Park is hosting invasive removal and family nature programming, and DNR reported a deer-shining case that ended in a conviction and penalties.
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