Manufacturing Leadership: Midland Plastics named Brian Torres president, signaling a push to deepen tech investments and expand its Midwest footprint across eight locations. Utility & Infrastructure: Eagle Eye Power Solutions promoted Andrew Charlton and Doug Wallner to senior sales roles as demand grows for critical power, battery monitoring and charging support. Local Real Estate: A Milwaukee landlord tied to missed deadlines faces receivership for 86 properties, with a judge stripping control and appointing an outside manager. Education & Public Health: Milwaukee Public Schools will add 50 electric buses this fall (with 100 more planned over three years) using federal relief and EPA grants to cut costs and emissions. Healthcare Access: Stoughton Health OrthoTeam Clinic says it’s the first in Wisconsin to offer Mako robotic-arm assisted shoulder replacement. Policy & Budget: A $1.8 billion special education and technical college funding deal backed by Gov. Tony Evers and GOP leaders failed in the Senate, despite broad public support. Weather Disruption: Severe storms knocked out power for thousands across the Midwest and disrupted Chicago flights, with Wisconsin outages reported as well. Business Climate: Wisconsin Democrats are preparing to challenge Treasurer John Leiber, setting up a high-stakes race over the state’s financial oversight.