AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUtility Rates & Cost of Living: We Energies is facing mounting pushback over a planned 14% residential rate hike through 2028, with residents and groups warning regulators they’re already choosing between “groceries or electricity.” Local Governance & Data Centers: Barron County officials are weighing a temporary moratorium on new data center development as AI-driven demand keeps expanding. Energy Transition & Fusion: Madison utility and Realta Fusion are partnering on a 200-megawatt fusion power plant concept, adding to Wisconsin’s race to attract next-gen energy projects. Sports Tourism: Wisconsin hockey is set to return to Lambeau Field for the first time in 20 years with the Travel Wisconsin Frozen Tundra Faceoff on Feb. 20, 2027—expected to boost regional business activity. Finance & Investing: F.L.Putnam Investment Management is acquiring Milwaukee-based Red Granite, keeping the team in place while expanding its Midwest footprint. Regulation & Courts: Ten state attorneys general are challenging an OCC mortgage escrow rule, arguing it unlawfully preempts state interest-on-escrow protections. Agriculture: DATCP is accepting nominations for seats on the Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board, which oversees nearly $2 million in producer assessments.
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