AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFusion in Madison: Realta Fusion says it will turn the former Oscar Mayer factory into a 200,000-square-foot fusion R&D site, aiming for commercialization by the mid-2030s and creating 600+ jobs. Local Industry Watch: Rockwell Automation’s New Berlin manufacturing plan cleared preliminary city approval, but neighbors are still pushing back over traffic and noise ahead of final votes. Tech vs. Power Bills: Madison Gas & Electric filed for a separate electric rate for hyperscale data centers, teeing up how big tech could be charged for grid impacts. Spring Break Travel: Southwest is adding a new Milwaukee-to-Panama City route and expanding Florida service for 2027 spring break. Wildfire Smoke & Health: Canadian wildfire haze continues to trigger air quality alerts across parts of Wisconsin and the Great Lakes, with guidance to keep indoor air clean. Milwaukee Sports/Combat: Ben Askren retired after a final RAF 11 match in Milwaukee, losing to Belal Muhammad in a comeback bout one year after a double lung transplant. Milwaukee TV/Film: CBS 58 reports pilot filming for Wisconsin-made sitcom “Brewed Awakening,” set in Sheboygan. Racine Arts Calendar: The Racine Starving Artist Fair returns Aug. 2 with 130+ artists, family activities, and live music.
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