AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTick Season Watch: Wisconsin tick risk is front and center again, with new Marshfield Clinic Research Institute findings showing 51% of tested adult female deer ticks carry the Lyme disease bacteria—plus other pathogens—meaning prevention can’t pause after spring. Lead Pipe Funding: The EPA announced nearly $94.3M for Wisconsin to find and replace lead pipes, with extra help for disadvantaged communities, as states brace for possible federal funding fights. Nursing Workforce Legal Battle: Michigan AG Dana Nessel and other states sued the U.S. Department of Education over a rule that narrows “professional degree” definitions and limits federal student loans—an issue tied directly to shortages in healthcare workers. Rural EMS Push: Wisconsin’s Office of Rural Health rolled out EMS F.O.R.W.A.R.D., a statewide plan aimed at stabilizing funding, staffing, and reliability for emergency medical services. Mental Health in Schools: Packers legend Gilbert Brown is visiting Milwaukee schools May 22 to promote anti-bullying and mental health conversations.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.