AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUtility Bills: Wisconsin regulators approved a We Energies rate increase, though the final amount is still pending; the utility had sought hikes of about $13 a month in 2027 and $8–$9 in 2028. Broadband: The state awarded nearly $58 million to extend high-speed internet to unserved communities, reaching an estimated 428,000 homes and businesses. Public Finance: Milwaukee County supervisors approved the 2027 budget after a $4.56 million automated error exposed a gap; they also ordered a review of budget controls. Statehouse Shift: Democrats’ new control of Wisconsin government could bring renewed pushes for marijuana legalization and changes to school funding, with implications for state revenue and local budgets. Data Centers: Election backlash over power costs and community impacts is adding pressure for tighter scrutiny of data-center projects. Trade and Industry: Wisconsin food and forestry exports hit a first-half record despite tariffs, while Rockwell Automation reported moderate 2026 growth and plans for higher capital spending next year.
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