AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSevere Weather: Gov. Tony Evers declared a state of emergency after an EF-3 tornado tore through the Fox Cities, with Menasha and Appleton/Neenah hit hard and crews working through outages, debris, and curfews. Elections & Voting Access: Wisconsin Democrats sued the Wisconsin Elections Commission over guidance on spoiled absentee ballots, arguing voters should be able to retrieve and change ballots. Police Surveillance Debate: Democratic candidates for governor faced questions on Flock and other camera-based police surveillance, as advocates warn the tech can enable broad tracking. Education Watch: Wisconsin high schoolers are scoring higher on AP exams, but some educators question whether changes in scoring, not learning, explain the jump. Health Care: CMS star ratings show Wisconsin hospitals performing strongly on quality measures, with a larger share earning top ratings than the national average. Public Safety/Crime: State Patrol identified a fatal I-94 rollover in Eau Claire County, and separate reporting highlighted a Milwaukee-area fatal pedestrian crash. Economy & Agriculture: USDA announced millions for agricultural wetland mitigation banks, supporting wetland restoration credits for farmers. Brewing & Business: Wisconsin moved to revoke Minocqua Brewing’s permits amid alleged tax violations, escalating a dispute with the owner.
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