AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoLead Pipe Push: The EPA announced nearly $94M for Wisconsin to find and replace lead pipes, while Minnesota is getting $57M—a reminder that the fight against aging service lines is still very much alive. Public Safety Funding: Marshfield won an $800K grant toward a long-planned new police station, helping keep a tight $10M project moving after cuts. Health & Care: Wisconsin’s Office of Rural Health is rolling out EMS F.O.R.W.A.R.D. to shore up rural emergency services, and Agrace broke ground on a dementia village designed around small homes and autonomy. Workforce Pressure: Clinicians are increasingly seeking unions, with Madison-area nurses at St. Mary’s backing an election. Wildlife Watch: Deer tick testing in Marshfield Clinic research found 51% of adult female ticks carry Lyme bacteria—tick season isn’t waiting. Local Life: Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley highlighted a 48% emissions drop from 2005 in county operations, and a new Milwaukee mental wellness provider expanded outpatient support.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.