AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMidwest Storms & Flood Risk: Severe storms tore through the region again, with tornadoes confirmed near Chicago (including Streator and Odell, Illinois), widespread power outages, and at least one death in Iowa after a tree fell on a man at a homeless encampment. Wisconsin Weather Watch: Southeast Wisconsin saw damaging winds and downed lines, while forecasts keep an eye on additional rounds and heavy rain that could trigger localized flooding. PFAS/Microplastics Push: California AG Rob Bonta joined a multistate letter urging the EPA to keep expanding monitoring of microplastics in drinking water. Fish Hatchery Closure: Brule State Fish Hatchery is set to close despite funding approval, with anglers and lawmakers pointing to gaps in staffing money. Union Wins in Madison: Nurses at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital voted overwhelmingly to unionize, a major private-sector organizing win in Wisconsin. Local Governance & Data Centers: St. Croix County’s committee is set to discuss data center regulation options, including whether a moratorium could be considered. Outdoor Access: Gov. Evers announced a new way to buy 12-month state park and forest admission passes when renewing vehicle registration.
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