AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoConsumer Protection: Wisconsin joined the FTC and 19 other states in suing Dollar General, alleging the chain repeatedly charged customers more at checkout than advertised prices. Agriculture: A Federal Reserve survey found higher diesel costs and volatile crop prices weighing on farm prospects across the region; wet weather also slowed harvest and threatened yields. Retail: Brewers fever is driving record postseason merchandise sales, with Wisconsin shops and home-based sellers seeing a surge in orders. Rural Investment: The USDA is putting $14.5 million toward high-speed internet expansion in seven western Wisconsin counties. Tribal Business: The Ho-Chunk Nation opened its $705 million casino in Beloit, adding a major entertainment destination in southern Wisconsin. Manufacturing: Northeast Wisconsin manufacturers are looking to grow their aerospace footprint, while Mercury Marine continues expanding its business and product size. State Finances: A new report estimates that ending Wisconsin’s income tax on tips and overtime could cost the state $2.76 billion.
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