AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWisconsin Passenger Rail: A new statewide push to expand passenger rail in Wisconsin is set to kick off June 25 in Milwaukee, with a conference aimed at building faster, more frequent intercity service and highlighting the economic upside for routes linking Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay and beyond. Dairy Economy: Gov. Tony Evers marked June Dairy Month by spotlighting the industry’s scale—about 5,000 dairy farms and $52.8B in annual economic impact—and touting state support for research, exports and rural infrastructure. Higher Ed Costs: The UW System Board of Regents approved a 2% tuition increase for 2026-27, the fourth hike in four years, as leaders cite rising costs after a long tuition freeze. Workforce Training: NWTC Aurora is adding a path to a Wisconsin Class B commercial driver’s license, pairing online theory with an October road-and-range test to feed high-demand trucking jobs. PFAS Cleanup: Wisconsin reached a $10M settlement with Tyco over PFAS contamination in Marinette County, continuing the state’s push to address drinking-water impacts. Energy & Politics: President Trump’s Wisconsin farm roundtable in Chippewa Falls focused on lowering input costs and rural tax incentives, while the broader U.S.-Iran standoff remains a key driver of energy prices and uncertainty.
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