AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoProperty Taxes & Reassessments: A Dane County homeowner says their 16% tax jump didn’t come from levy hikes, but from reassessment shifts that left many neighbors paying less while others saw big increases. Education Spotlight: U.S. News ranks Waunakee High School No. 13 in Wisconsin for 2026-27, highlighting top college-readiness scores. Big Infrastructure: Minnesota and Wisconsin broke ground on the $1.8B Blatnik Bridge replacement, a major freight and commute link slated to run through 2032. Public Health—Measles: Iowa confirms three new measles cases as Wisconsin’s outbreak tops 100, with health officials urging back-to-school vaccination checks. Health & Safety—DNR: With drought lowering water levels, the DNR warns boaters to plan ahead and avoid hazards at ramps; anglers also get reminders for the Sept. 5-30 lake sturgeon hook-and-line season. Housing in Milwaukee: Ascension Wisconsin is exploring converting the historic St. Mary’s Hospital building into affordable apartments. Crime Debate: Attorney General Josh Kaul and challenger Eric Toney clash over FBI violent-crime trends, with Fond du Lac rising while statewide rates fall. Workforce & Schools: AmeriCorps seeks Rock County reading and math tutors, and Wisconsin tech colleges ask for $168M in the next budget.
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