AGP Executive Report
Last update: 24 minutes agoWisconsin Politics & Business Climate: With Tuesday’s primaries looming, Wisconsin Democrats are testing a left-vs-establishment fight for governor, as democratic socialist Francesca Hong tries to top the party’s preferred lane while David Crowley leans on Gov. Tony Evers’ endorsement—setting up a high-stakes matchup against GOP Rep. Tom Tiffany. Healthcare & Consumer Costs: Attorney General Aaron Ford announced a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz over alleged generic-drug price and competition conspiracies, and also sued the Trump administration over tariff moves that could raise prices for Wisconsin businesses and families. Affordable Housing: WHEDA awarded $355,000 in grants to La Crosse nonprofits Couleecap and Habitat for Humanity to expand homebuyer counseling and neighborhood development. Energy, Jobs & Regulation: EPA will reconsider stricter ozone rules for southeast Wisconsin, a move tied to business pushback and concerns about compliance costs as utilities extend coal operations and data centers expand. Local Land-Use Fight: An Oshkosh council member argues the city should reject data centers, saying they consume land, water, and electricity while offering limited job growth. Workforce & Migration: A new study finds Wisconsin is losing more college-educated residents than it gains, putting pressure on job creation to retain young professionals. Public Services: Wisconsin’s Housing and Economic Development Authority also backed tornado recovery and community support efforts, including grants and resource-center activity for affected households.
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