AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoData Center Fight in Port Washington: Environmental groups and local landowners sued Wisconsin’s DNR, arguing the agency short-circuited required review for a $15B AI data center and diesel generator permits tied to Vantage Data Centers, Oracle and OpenAI. Right to Repair for Farmers: The FTC settlement with John Deere requires expanded access to repair software, diagnostics, manuals, and emissions-related restart guidance—plus long-term reporting and oversight. Surveillance Privacy Clash: Milwaukee’s immigration “mask ban” was rejected by the U.S. Justice Department, while other cities continue to grapple with license-plate camera vendors amid privacy and data-control disputes. Robotics in Wisconsin: Dane County families gathered to celebrate local first robotics and first tech challenge teams, pushing more students toward STEM. Public Health Watch: CDC tick-bite tracking shows elevated tick activity and spreading risk for tick-borne illness; Wisconsin residents are urged to take bite-prevention steps. Wildlife Cycle Update: Minnesota’s ruffed grouse counts are in the expected declining phase of their multi-year population cycle.
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