AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPublic Health Watch: Wisconsin DHS confirmed West Nile virus activity for the first time in 2026, with positive mosquitoes in Milwaukee County and a wild bird in Bayfield County; no human cases reported yet, but officials urge mosquito-avoidance steps. State Politics & Elections: Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez fired her campaign manager after reports of double-counted donations and missing expenses left her short on cash ahead of the Aug. 11 primary, while Sen. Chris Kapenga announced a run for Waukesha County executive after Paul Farrow’s death. Workforce & Disaster Relief: Gov. Evers and DWD announced nearly $900,000 in Fast Forward training grants for 340+ workers, and Evers slammed FEMA’s denial of Wisconsin public assistance for April storm damage, pledging an appeal; DWD also announced Disaster Unemployment Assistance for affected counties. Milwaukee & Local Governance: MMSD selected a firm for an independent third-party performance audit amid public pressure over wastewater operations. Crime & Safety: Authorities are seeking help after 20 steers were stolen from a farm near Edgar, and a pontoon crash on Lake Pepin killed three people, including two Wabasha firefighters.
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