AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPFAS Cleanup Funding: Wisconsin lawmakers released $10 million from the state PFAS Trust Fund to expand clean-water access for communities affected by PFAS contamination tied to Tyco Fire Products, including well testing, replacements, and treatment systems. Surveillance Tech Scrutiny: A new federal lawsuit challenges warrantless searches of Flock’s vehicle-location database in Waukesha County, arguing AI-enabled camera networks can track people’s movements and violate Fourth Amendment rights. Climate & Health Push: Wisconsin health and medical groups urged the next governor and Legislature to treat climate change as an urgent public health issue, pointing to wildfire smoke, flooding, and rising energy demand from new data centers. Education Policy: Wisconsin schools are rolling out cell phone rules under Act 42, with districts setting limits during instructional time and allowing medical or individualized education exceptions. STEM/Research Watch: A watchdog report says NIH has continued awarding more than $225 million for dog- and cat experiments since February 2025, even as NIH promotes alternatives. Local Innovation: Waukesha’s Crosspoint Academy is set to open with a ribbon-cutting and open house, pairing academics with recovery-focused counseling and support for students in grades 9–12.
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