AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoData Centers & Power Grid: ATC’s revised $1B Port Washington data-center power plan drops one proposed new line through Saukville/Trenton but still draws mixed reactions in Ozaukee County, with residents pressing for upgrades to follow existing infrastructure. Surveillance Cameras: Racine ended its Flock Safety contract after a 30-day compromise, with Mayor Cory Mason breaking a tie; Rep. Calvin Callahan also calls for a statewide ban on government-operated automated license plate readers. Cyber & AI Geopolitics: UW–Madison cyber expert Dave Schroeder warns that AI is accelerating military and government threats, from drone swarms to decision chains. Elections & Maps: The Wisconsin Supreme Court hears challenges to congressional maps that could reshape representation as soon as 2028. Public Health & Research: NASA’s TEMPO satellite is improving monitoring of “bad air days,” while Wisconsin’s Dane County Regional Airport earns an ACI-NA award for PFAS mitigation. Environment & Wildlife: DNR asks drivers to report reptile and amphibian road crossings to target mitigation where mortality is highest. Community Science & STEM: College of ACES/Extension deepens its research partnership with a $2M investment, and a UW–Madison geology talk highlights lunar and meteorite samples.
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