AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHealth Care Access & Costs: A FOX6 investigation highlights how Wisconsin veterans are being pushed toward online-only VA reimbursement claims, raising fears that paperwork changes could widen the digital divide for those without reliable internet. Public Health & Safety: Dane County is rolling out tick-check stations at parks as tick-borne illness concerns rise, with QR-code surveys and supplies to help residents remove ticks safely. Higher Education & Health Systems: The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents elected Kyle Weatherly as president and Ashok Rai as vice president, while also approving a 2% tuition increase for 2026-27—an affordability issue that can ripple into student health and access. Environmental Health: Wisconsin announced major PFAS settlement progress tied to Tyco/Johnson Controls cleanup efforts in Marinette County, aiming to address contaminated water. Animal Welfare & Research Oversight: A separate FOX6 report alleges painful UW-Madison beagle experiments tied to Ridglan Farms, prompting renewed scrutiny of animal research practices. Community Wellness: Milwaukee’s African American Roundtable launched “Feed the Change MKE,” seeking $1 million to expand healthy food access on the city’s Northwest Side.
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