AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBeef Prices: Record-high beef costs are being blamed less on general inflation and more on a shrinking U.S. cattle herd after drought-driven herd losses, with economists warning sticker shock could linger. Housing Affordability: A New York Times analysis using Moody’s data finds Milwaukee and Madison are among the least affordable metros in the Midwest, with home prices running about 5x median household income. MPS Facilities: Milwaukee Public Schools says there’s still no timeline for closing or merging low-enrollment buildings, as it works through finances and community pushback. Prediction Markets: Kalshi is suing Minnesota to block a first-in-the-nation felony ban on prediction markets, setting up a major fight over federal versus state authority. Air Travel Disruption: A United flight from Chicago to Minneapolis diverted to Madison after a passenger made multiple attempts to breach the cockpit; the person was detained. Local Business: Culver’s cleared final approvals for a new Lake Placid restaurant, moving toward building permits. Community & Safety: Milwaukee’s Heal the Hood block party drew hundreds with housing and employment resources, while a Milwaukee marina boat accident killed a worker and is under OSHA investigation.
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