AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoManufacturing: Douglas Dynamics reported record third-quarter results, while Briggs & Stratton said its acquisition of Power Distributors will strengthen dealer support and growth. A Wisconsin cheesemaker also announced an expansion, and Milwaukee Cylinder acquired Pneumatic Cylinders & Couplers. Energy and Data Centers: Alliant Energy secured a $5.1 billion federal loan package for gas and storage projects in Iowa and Wisconsin; the utility expects data-center supply contracts totaling 1 gigawatt in the next six months. Commercial Real Estate: One Liberty Properties agreed to buy a four-building Milwaukee industrial portfolio for $34 million. Health Costs: Wisconsin regulators expect individual-market premiums to rise an average 21.7% in 2027, as officials warn that low-cost limited-benefit plans may leave major expenses uncovered. Election Stakes: Wisconsin voters are choosing a governor and control of the Legislature, with potential implications for state tax, energy and data-center policies.
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