AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSurveillance & Privacy: Lawmakers are pushing new bills to restrict Flock Safety license-plate reader cameras, as backlash grows over misuse and data handling. Local Governance: Tempe, Arizona is removing Flock cameras, citing “risk of misuse,” while Wisconsin communities keep debating how much surveillance is acceptable. Energy & Cost Burden: A Marquette Poll finds 78% of Wisconsin voters think data centers’ costs outweigh benefits, with support for a one-year construction ban rising. Rural STEM Access: Afterschool STEM participation is expanding in Wisconsin, but gaps remain—cost, transportation, and availability still block many families. Public Health & Safety: Marshfield Clinic is offering free online suicide prevention training sessions in September, aimed at rural communities and veterans. Infrastructure & Growth: Grafton is weighing widening Port Washington Road to support a planned Woodman’s Market near Costco. Education & Focus: UW-Madison research highlights shrinking attention spans tied to smartphone distractions, raising concerns for classroom learning. Workforce & Training: Moraine Park is launching two new associate programs this fall—teacher education and fire medic—to meet local demand. Disaster Response: Gov. Evers asked Trump for a federal disaster declaration after a July tornado hit parts of the Fox Valley.
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