AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTeacher pipeline & labor: Wisconsin’s teacher apprenticeship program aimed at easing the educator shortage is “stalling,” while a new national study says Wisconsin teacher union membership fell 54% since Act 10, the steepest drop in the nation since 2012. Housing affordability: A New York Times analysis finds Wisconsin’s two biggest metros are among the least affordable in the Midwest, with Milwaukee and Madison home prices about 5x median household income. Workforce & business growth: Gov. Evers is seeking applicants for a Richland County district attorney vacancy, and the state is also pushing job-training grants tied to advanced manufacturing and AI. Local economy & community resilience: Two central Wisconsin businesses are hosting a benefit for families hit by April tornado damage. Dairy innovation: DBIA awarded more than $46,000 in grants to 10 small and medium dairy businesses across the Midwest, including goat and sheep processors. Public safety & infrastructure: Milwaukee’s police audit raises questions about Flock camera use, and Milwaukee-area drivers are dealing with major road construction detours. Environment & conservation: Wisconsin wildlife regulators are advising against a sharp-tailed grouse hunt this fall due to declining numbers.
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