AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSchool Funding Watch: Waukesha County’s biggest districts are bracing for lower state aid next year, with drops of 7% to 15% in several systems, while New Berlin is the standout with a big increase. Local Education Planning: Waukesha’s school reorganization is still on track for fall, with classroom moves, transportation routes, and staffing changes being fine-tuned over the summer. Community & Youth: Moraine Park Technical College is adding two associate degrees this fall—Foundations of Teacher Education and Fire Medic—aimed at workforce needs. Health & Heart: After open-heart surgery, retired UW–Waukesha music professor Craig Hurst is hosting a July 20 American Heart Association fundraiser with live music. Immigration & Local Impact: Milwaukee leaders and civil rights groups are pushing back on a surge in ICE arrests, saying people without criminal records are being targeted. Culture & Belonging: A Milwaukee Jewish Federation survey finds only 43% of Jewish adults identify as Zionist, even as many feel emotionally attached to Israel. Lifestyle & Learning: National Library Week spotlights how Wisconsin libraries support literacy for kids and adults. Public Safety: Wisconsin Policy Forum reports Wisconsin is sending more older adults to prison for OWI, raising costs and complicating reentry. Business & Community Development: Appleton’s Long Cheng MarketPlace is getting a $250,000 renovation grant to support immigrant and underserved entrepreneurs. Sports & Spotlight: Miss Wisconsin USA Olivia Lulich is featured for her agriculture education and FFA advising.
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