AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPublic Health Watch: Wisconsin’s tick season is kicking off early, and new Marshfield Clinic Research Institute results add urgency: 51% of tested adult female deer ticks carried the Lyme bacteria, with more pathogens showing up too—so tick checks, showering, repellents, and fast removal matter. Education & Politics: A fresh Wisconsin budget fight is reigniting over education spending, with critics arguing more money won’t automatically lift test scores. AI Power Crunch: Data centers are reshaping infrastructure planning, pushing modular builds and new cooling/power approaches as AI workloads drive higher power demands. Energy Dealmaking: FPL’s parent is moving toward a NextEra–Dominion merger aimed at feeding the data-center power boom, while consumer watchdogs are already pushing back. Water Safety Funding: The EPA announced $94.3M for Wisconsin to find and replace lead pipes, even as broader revolving-loan funding faces political headwinds. Global Health: Ebola fears are surging in eastern Congo as a rare outbreak spreads amid security strain.
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