AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEnergy & Infrastructure: Jefferson residents packed an open house to question the proposed BECI 765-kV transmission line, a roughly $1.2 billion, 190-mile project aimed at boosting grid reliability and enabling more regional industry. Utility Affordability: A Wisconsin utility watchdog, the Citizens Utility Board, is pushing to rein in We Energies’ 2027 rate hike as data centers and energy costs keep climbing. Tech & Business Leadership: SoftwareOne named Milwaukee-based Regina Manfredi president for the Americas, effective Sept. 1, as the company reports strong first-half growth. Privacy vs. Public Safety: Lawmakers are moving to restrict Flock Safety license plate reader cameras, while cities like Tempe are removing systems over misuse concerns—an issue that’s also sparked Wisconsin scrutiny. State Budget Watch: Wisconsin collected $450 million more than estimates in the last fiscal year, pointing to a potential $3 billion surplus. Local Economic Resilience: Douglas County is considering using economic development funds to help small businesses during the long Blatnik Bridge closure.
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