AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEnergy & Infrastructure: A proposed 190-mile, 765-kilovolt BECI transmission line is drawing backlash from southern Wisconsin landowners who say early study letters raise concerns for farms, property and health. Local Governance: Superior City Council advanced a resolution to pursue a city takeover of water utilities, setting up an April ballot referendum after publishing requirements. Real Estate & Development: Pleasant Prairie’s plan commission approved a 152,000-square-foot speculative warehouse at Lakeview Corporate Park proposed by Milwaukee-based Zilber Property Group. Housing & Finance: Wisconsin lawmakers advanced measures tied to housing finance, including a WHEDA workforce home loan fund and updates to low-income housing tax credit rules. Business & Policy: Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an executive order tightening data center development rules—aiming to limit permits and tax breaks unless projects meet energy, water and community standards—while Wisconsin lawmakers continue debating similar “guardrails.” Sports (Local Economy Angle): The Brewers delivered a 22-0 shutout over the Mariners, matching MLB’s modern-era record, while a Wisconsin man and wife sued Delta over an alleged seat belt malfunction.
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