AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoQuantum Computing Funding: Qolab announced $54.2M in Series B financing to scale superconducting quantum hardware, with WARF and other semiconductor investors participating. AI for Small Business: UW Oshkosh’s John Muraski is pushing AI beyond chatbots through a Small Business AI Clinic that pairs student consultants with local companies. Battery Integration: Vanguard added i3 Product Development to its Battery Technology Partner program to help OEMs integrate lithium-ion systems for off-highway electrification. STEM Education Pipeline: UW-Stout Polytechnic graduated 18 students across computer science, cybersecurity, mechanical engineering, and more. Public Health/Policy: Wisconsin Watch reported on a long-running missing-person case, with Price County officials saying the investigation is ongoing and not “at a standstill.” Environment & Food Systems: DNR data shows ruffed grouse drumming counts fell 12% in 2026, while new research highlights how Wisconsin anglers and fisheries management are tracking trout trends in Coon Creek. Weather Risk: Forecasters warn of potentially record-breaking Midwest heat as El Niño intensifies conditions. Local Tech & Community: A Montello Theater is reopening with low-cost, family-friendly movies, and Japanese beetles are shifting north—home gardeners are being told what to expect this year.
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