AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoGreat Lakes Biosecurity: Researchers confirmed a breeding population of an invasive “bloody” red shrimp in Lake Superior’s Duluth-Superior Harbor, raising the stakes for ballast-water prevention as the species now spans all five Great Lakes. Water Quality & Cleanup: Milwaukee’s $122M “bathtub” facility under the Hoan Bridge is nearing completion to store contaminated sediment for removal, a major step in the long Great Lakes cleanup effort. Public Health Policy: Wisconsin expanded postpartum Medicaid coverage to 12 months, aiming to reach more than 16,000 new mothers with mental health, chronic care, and opioid treatment support. STEM & Food Systems: UW-Madison researchers are testing agrivoltaics—pairing solar panels with farming—to see how crops and soil can benefit while generating power. Cybersecurity: A phishing campaign targeting Microsoft 365 accounts used a Wisconsin contractor-style invoice lure, showing how vendor impersonation can bypass common email checks. Tech & Privacy in Policing: Local debate continues over Flock cameras and automated license plate readers, with supporters citing safety and critics warning about surveillance creep. Sports Governance: WIAA approved a limited 35-second shot clock for some nonconference prep games starting 2026-27.
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