AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTransmission Line Fight: Wisconsin lawmakers and gubernatorial candidates are lining up against a proposed 190-mile, 765-kilovolt power line through the Driftless, with calls for more public process and concerns it would disrupt local communities. Mosquito-Borne Disease Watch: Wisconsin health officials confirmed the state’s first Eastern Equine Encephalitis case this year, urging residents to avoid mosquito exposure and seek care after symptoms. Great Lakes Pipeline Pressure: The Wisconsin DNR ordered Enbridge to stop work on a Line 5 temporary bypass after an Aug. 25 natural gas liquids spill, citing missing permits and ongoing environmental risks. Clean Energy Milestone: Milwaukee completed the largest solar expansion in city history, adding a 4.6-megawatt boost on a former landfill to power municipal buildings with 100% renewable energy. Data Center Transparency: A Dane County judge ruled the Public Service Commission unlawfully withheld records tied to Meta’s Beaver Dam data center demand, as Wisconsin pushes for more openness in the fast-growing sector. Wildlife & Public Safety: DNR reminded hunters to correctly distinguish elk from white-tailed deer, and Wisconsin issued a lights-out alert to protect migrating birds. Weather & Climate Signals: Federal forecasters say a strong El Niño is likely this fall into winter, with implications for Midwest conditions.
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