AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMadison Police Shooting: Protests are erupting after a Madison officer fatally shot a knife-wielding man during an arrest struggle, with critics pointing to cellphone video and questions about body cameras and use of force. Gov. Evers on DACA: Evers urged President Trump and Wisconsin’s congressional delegation to answer for delays renewing DACA applications, warning the backlog threatens Wisconsin’s workforce. Courts Make Restraining Orders Easier: Wisconsin’s court system is piloting a mobile-first online portal in eight counties to help survivors file domestic abuse temporary restraining order petitions, aiming for statewide rollout by late August. Milwaukee Muslim Leader’s Deportation Fight: Salah Sarsour’s deportation case continues after his 80-day ICE detention, with lawyers arguing it’s retaliation for pro-Palestinian activism. Northern Wisconsin Walleye Decline: State and tribal biologists say walleye are dropping in parts of the Northwoods, citing habitat loss and warmer-water pressures. Road Work: Highway 213 between Beloit and Orfordville is closed to through traffic for resurfacing and related upgrades, with a roundabout expected by October. Domestic Abuse Filing Help: The restraining-order portal pilot includes Adams, Barron, Brown, Dane, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Sauk, and Waukesha. Local Politics/Run for Governor: Milwaukee County Exec. David Crowley says his campaign raised $550,000 since re-entering the governor’s race. Data Center Debate: A new look at Wisconsin’s data center boom highlights concerns about sales-tax losses and strain on energy and water. Sports/Badgers Radio: UW Badgers broadcasts are returning to Milwaukee stations under a new multi-year deal.
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