AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEnergy Affordability & Health: Wisconsin Conservation Voters launched an accountability push against WE Energies over a proposed 14% rate hike, arguing it’s the sixth since 2020 and would raise bills 43.4%—with critics saying the utility is prioritizing dirty gas plants, lobbying, and data-center growth over cleaner, cheaper power. Falls Prevention for Seniors: Revitalize Milwaukee’s Older Adult Home Modification Program is providing free safety upgrades for low-income seniors in Milwaukee and Waukesha, targeting fall risks like bathroom hazards with cutouts, rails, and non-slip stair treads. Cancer Research Investment: The Michels family donated $27 million to the Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center to expand personalized cancer care and research, including a new “Michels Center for Cancer Discovery” facility. School Safety Debate: Milwaukee Public Schools is facing higher costs for its school resource officer program after a new police union contract, while students argue the district should shift money toward learning supports instead. Community Food Access: Multiple Milwaukee summer meal sites are offering free meals for kids during break, including Hunger Task Force and Salvation Army locations. Public Health & Safety: Wisconsin also saw updates ranging from air-quality warnings to a new push for pollinator-friendly lawn care during Pollinator Week.
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