AGP Executive Report

Trump in Wisconsin: President Donald Trump returned to the Badger State for a farm-focused roundtable in Chippewa Falls, touting jobs and trade while also weighing in on the war in Iran and border security. Voting fight: The U.S. Justice Department appealed federal court losses in Maine and Wisconsin over voter roll requests, pushing every defeat into appellate court. PFAS cleanup: Wisconsin announced a $10 million Tyco settlement tied to PFAS contamination in Marinette County, with money going into a cleanup trust and continued support for replacement wells. Local politics: A Milwaukee Common Council ethics complaint alleges a heated office confrontation, including claims of door-slamming and threats, as the dispute between council members heads into the ethics process. Weather: Tornado warnings for parts of Dodge and Fond du Lac counties expired after severe storms. Workforce: Wisconsin approved extra funding to reduce a waitlist for vocational rehabilitation services for thousands of people with disabilities. Sports (Wisconsin ties): The Brewers placed LHP DL Hall on the 15-day injured list with a left pectoral strain; and the WIAA state track meet in La Crosse featured Division 2 and 3 athletes.

Trump’s Wisconsin stop: President Donald Trump is in the Chippewa Valley today for an agriculture-focused roundtable, with Rep. Derrick Van Orden joining. It’s his first visit to Wisconsin since his 2024 re-election. PFAS accountability: Wisconsin announced a major $10 million settlement with Tyco Fire Products over PFAS contamination in Marinette County, including money for the state PFAS trust fund and long-term clean-water obligations. Campaign finance and debt: In the governor’s race, Democrat Francesca Hong is addressing a lawsuit tied to about $30,000 in unpaid credit card debt, arguing voters relate to financial strain. State budget growth: A new report says Wisconsin’s two-year budget has more than doubled over 20 years to about $114B, with spending rising steadily. Health and kids: Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin kicks off its Healthy Kids, Healthy Summer campaign to help fund nutritious meals for children during summer break. Historic places: The Wisconsin Historical Society added multiple sites to state and national registers, including La Crosse’s Fire Station No. 4 and City Hall, plus the John Evenson tugboat shipwreck. Milwaukee civic push: Mayor Cavalier Johnson is launching a “trusted messengers” network to connect residents with city services and information. Road and river impacts: WisDOT and Iowa DOT plan a Mississippi River bridge center-span installation June 11-12, bringing ferry and traffic restrictions. Sports: The Giants beat the Brewers 12-9 in a slugfest; Milwaukee also gets a local sports culture boost with Halal Restaurant Week running June 5-14.

Brewers Injury Update: Milwaukee’s bullpen took a hit in a 12-9 loss to the Giants, with relievers DL Hall (left subscapular/pectoral issue) and Grant Anderson (right forearm contusion after a liner) both forced out as the team heads to Colorado. State Courts: The Wisconsin Supreme Court voted to form a committee to review recusal rules amid backlash over how campaign spending is shaping judicial races. Health Access: A new DHS report says more than 1 in 10 Wisconsinites skipped needed care in the past five years because they couldn’t afford it. Politics & COVID Claims: Sen. Ron Johnson held a Capitol Hill hearing pushing allegations about COVID-era suppression of vaccine safety research. Local Sports Spotlight: New Holstein rolled to a 9-2 win in the WIAA D3 softball sectional, while UW-Milwaukee hurdler Natalie Block is celebrated for record-setting success. Community & Events: Beloit hotels hit an all-time high in 2025 revenue and occupancy, and a Flag Day program is set for June 14 at Yankton Elks Lodge.

Politics & Protest: Wisconsin Democrats and progressive groups plan protests during President Trump’s Eau Claire visit Friday, June 5, targeting issues like tariffs, healthcare cuts, and farm costs. Energy Costs: Opportunity Wisconsin is handing out 50 free $20 gas cards in La Crosse to help residents deal with Wisconsin’s highest gas prices in four years. Housing: Gov. Tony Evers and WHEDA announced $47.8M in competitive Housing Tax Credits to support 35 affordable multifamily developments statewide. Sports (Local): UW Madison confirmed Morocco Brown as the Badgers football program’s new general manager, and the WIAA tees off its 100th Boys Golf Championships in Madison. Milwaukee Baseball: The Brewers keep rolling in their Giants series, including a 1-0 win behind Logan Webb’s late no-hit bid and a shutout Wednesday. Outdoors: Wisconsin DNR’s Free Fun Weekend waives state park admission fees, fishing licenses, and trail passes June 6-7. Community & Culture: Milwaukee Public Market brings back the free Riverwalk Commons Concert Series in the Third Ward.

Brewers vs. Giants: Milwaukee jumped on top early and rolled to an 8-3 win over San Francisco, with Kyle Harrison striking out 12 and Jake Bauers blasting a three-run homer; the Crew has won seven of its last eight. No-hit scare: In the earlier 1-0 game, Logan Webb carried a no-hitter into the seventh before the Brewers finally got to him, with Keaton Winn closing it out. Local sports: Marist’s sophomores Madison Rogers and Layla Termunde powered the RedHawks to state, and Aquinas won its regional title behind Aedan David’s one-hitter. Public safety: Champion will hire three full-time firefighters/EMTs after a SAFER grant, with the township covering the local match. Housing: WHEDA announced $47.5 million in housing tax credits across 35 developments, including multiple Milwaukee-area projects. State politics/transport: Madison cleared a step toward Amtrak service after approving the sale of the former Human Services building. Gov. Evers & dairy: Evers toured Westby Cooperative Creamery for June Dairy Month and criticized tariffs and federal deportation threats. Animal welfare: More than 130 beagles were transferred from Ridglan Farms to rescue partners. Weather: Warmer days are ahead, but late Thursday night and Friday bring a better chance for thunderstorms.

Federal Courts & Immigration: A federal judge postponed sentencing for former Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan after hearing arguments on whether her felony obstruction conviction—tied to helping an immigrant evade federal officers—should be overturned. Public Safety: Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley signed legislation allowing the Sheriff’s Office to impound vehicles tied to reckless driving, aligning local rules with Wisconsin’s 2025 law and supporting the county’s Vision Zero push. Local Government Watch: The Wisconsin Center District CEO Marty Brooks cleared out his office amid closed-door board talks, with the district saying he’s still CEO while the situation appears headed toward a change. Housing & State Policy: Gov. Tony Evers and WHEDA announced $47.8 million in competitive Housing Tax Credits for multifamily projects statewide, targeting about 5,000 residents. Education: Milwaukee Public Schools is cutting 26 equity-and-inclusion jobs, including 10 from restorative practices, as it plans to merge teams into a smaller office. Community & Events: The Wisconsin State Fair will hold a hiring job fair June 6 in West Allis, and a New Berlin board postponed a decision on a Milwaukee Rescue Mission recovery campus appeal until June 22.

Brewers on a roll: Kyle Harrison struck out 12 and Milwaukee beat the Giants 8-3, with Jake Bauers launching a three-run homer and the Brewers adding four runs in the 8th to take a 2-0 lead in the series. Baseball moves in SF: The Giants hired Gary Pettis as third-base coach, replacing Hector Borg in player development. UW-Madison records fight: The university denied access to contract and payment documents tied to economic impact consultant Tripp Umbach, saying it doesn’t hold the contract and no responsive records exist. Pride and policy in the classroom: UW-Madison is teaching “Teaching Diverse Learners,” aiming to promote “anti-racist behaviors,” drawing academic freedom concerns. Outdoor plans: Wisconsin DNR’s Free Fun Weekend is set for June 6-7, waiving state park fees, fishing licenses, and trail passes. Local sports & events: Muskego’s girls won their WIAA sectional at South Milwaukee; Wausau’s Concerts on the Square returns Wednesday. Weather check: Milwaukee’s spring was warmer than last year, with a record-wet April but very dry May. Lottery: Wisconsin Lottery Mega Millions and Pick 3 results for June 2 were published.

Packers & Sports Betting: The Green Bay Packers and Potawatomi Sportsbook announced a multi-year deal, with the sportsbook getting naming rights at Lambeau Field, including the “Potawatomi Sportsbook Gate.” Housing & Workforce: Winnebago County is tapping the Greater Oshkosh EDC to run a new $4.5M Housing Development Revolving Loan Fund aimed at closing local workforce-and-housing gaps. Workforce Grants: Wisconsin DWD awarded $2.4M in Fast Forward training grants to 17 employers to train 1,000+ workers across key sectors. Public Lands: Wisconsin DNR’s Free Fun Weekend (June 6-7) waives state park fees, fishing licenses, and trail passes. Milwaukee Safety: A Milwaukee County supervisor says reckless driving is getting worse and the county is moving to impound cars tied to reckless crashes. Local Sports: Oregon girls soccer routed Vel Phillips Memorial 65-0 and then beat Union Grove 5-0 as playoffs approach. Business/Community: Kunes Auto & RV’s “Trade in Hunger” campaign will pack 250,000 meals across 54 dealerships from June 8-17.

Brewers’ Big Bounce-Back: Brice Turang snapped an 0-for-21 slump with a double and two-run triple as Milwaukee thumped the Giants 16-2, scoring seven in the second and walking 11 times. Local Sports Spotlight: The Brewers keep rolling in a series opener that also featured a Matt Chapman homer and a bullpen day for Milwaukee. UW System Costs: The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents will consider a 2% below-inflation resident tuition increase for 2026-27, aimed at covering rising costs while keeping UW “among the most affordable.” Public Health in Dane County: Dane County added free tick check stations at Warner Park, Pheasant Branch Conservancy and Indian Lake after urgent care and ER visits spiked. Campaign Watch: Judge Nathan Petrashek announced he’s running to continue serving on the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, District I. Community & Safety: A Kaukauna teacher pushing for school cardiac emergency plans after surviving a cardiac arrest. Lottery Results: Wisconsin Lottery Powerball and Pick 3 results for June 1, 2026.

Wisconsin Courts: The Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear a redistricting appeal tied to claims of an “anti-competitive gerrymander,” a case that could reshape how congressional maps are challenged in the state. Local Politics & Policy: Fair Wisconsin PAC announced its first endorsements for the 2026 cycle, backing candidates in two congressional races and competitive state assembly primaries. Public Safety: A crash in the Township of Springfield killed an SUV driver after the vehicle crossed the center line and hit a semi head-on; multiple agencies responded. Education: Milwaukee Public Schools’ 2026-27 budget adds teaching positions and paraprofessionals, with board debate focused on staffing and Wisconsin’s school funding limits. Sports (Milwaukee): Luis Peña returned to the Brewers’ minor-league system after a scary collapse and is already producing at the plate and in the field. Business & Growth: Kwik Trip says it’s eyeing expansion into Nebraska, using the Kwik Star brand for convenience stores. Community & Culture: Milwaukee kicked off Pride Month with a flag-raising ceremony at the county courthouse, while Wisconsin Bike Week continued with a community ride led by Mayor Cavalier Johnson.

NBA Finals Watch: The Knicks are set for a Spurs rematch after clinching their first Finals berth since 1999, with Game 1 Wednesday in San Antonio and the NBA Cup win treated as motivation, not a trophy. Brewers Momentum: Milwaukee opens a four-game set vs. the Giants with rookie LHP Shane Drohan getting the spot start, as the Brewers ride recent surge and Jacob Misiorowski’s 2-0 shutout over Houston. NCAA Baseball: UCF’s season ends in Auburn after weather delays and six homers from the Tigers; Ole Miss and Mississippi State both advance to Super Regionals, with Milwaukee awaiting the winner. Wisconsin Politics & Courts: A Marquette Law poll finds 80% of adults back the failed surplus deal, while a lawsuit over Wisconsin sheriffs’ ICE holds heads through the courts. Public Safety: U.S. marshals seek Tarone Harrell, accused in a Milwaukee garage attack while on parole. Tech & Schools: NCWIT honored 98 Wisconsin students in computing awards, including five Whitewater High School winners. Local TV: Scripps pulled 54 stations from DirecTV, affecting sports and June elections.

UW-Madison Policy: UW-Madison is dropping the ethnic studies general education requirement for incoming students starting Summer 2026, replacing it with a new “Core GenEd” structure aligned with UW System rules. Milwaukee Housing: Whitefish Bay’s new affordable housing project, The Hampton (17 units), has opened after years of local pushback and permitting hurdles. Ebola Update: A Milwaukee doctor volunteering in Uganda says mistrust of officials, cultural practices, and limited access to care are major obstacles to containing Ebola in Central Africa. Brewers Bullpen Move: Milwaukee activated lefty Rob Zastryzny from the 60-day IL, swapping in for Angel Zerpa, as the Brewers keep rolling into their Houston series finale. Weather Watch: Southeast Wisconsin stays mostly dry and seasonable through midweek, then turns more unsettled late week with rain and storm chances. Sports on TV: NBC’s “Sunday Night Baseball” kicks off with Cubs-Cardinals, with Wisconsin-Notre Dame also on the network’s Sept. 6 slate.

NCAA Baseball Shockwaves: UW-Milwaukee kept rolling in the Auburn regional, stunning No. 4 Auburn 13-8 after a weather delay, marking the Panthers’ first NCAA Tournament win in 27 years and their first appearance in 16. Air Safety/Local Impact: A United Airlines flight from Chicago to Minneapolis diverted to Madison after a 75-year-old passenger allegedly tried to breach the cockpit during a “mental health crisis”; the man was detained, no injuries reported, and the FBI took over. Ukrainian Medical Training: UW-Madison hosted Ukrainian surgeons for a two-week microsurgery intensive, teaching techniques that can restore hands and other critical injuries from war. Community & Culture: Wisconsin bookstores are teaming up for Bookshop Quest 2026, a statewide June crawl with missions and prizes across 35 independent shops. Sports Notes: Milwaukee’s Brewers kept momentum in Houston, while local prep and WIAA action ramps up toward state meets. Public Safety/Weather: Milwaukee-area forecasts call for partly sunny conditions with swim risks in parts of southeast Wisconsin.

Brewers in Houston: Milwaukee opened a three-game series at the Astros with a 5-4, 10-inning win Friday as Brice Turang’s sacrifice fly in the 10th scored Christian Yelich. MLB discipline: Reliever Abner Uribe was hit with a one-game suspension and fine for crotch-chopping gestures toward the Cardinals’ dugout Tuesday; he’s appealing and will be available after serving the ban. UW sports: Wisconsin track and field saw Danni Langseth miss the NCAA cut in women’s shot put, while other Badgers continued at the NCAA West First Round. College hoops schedules: Reports say UW is headed to the Bahamas for the Baha Mar Hoops Bahamas Championship, and Marquette is set for a home-and-home with Mississippi State. Wisconsin courts: A judge ordered release of some autopsy and medical examiner records in a Green Bay toddler death case, and a complaint urges the WEC to investigate duplicate absentee ballot mailings in Green Bay. Local safety: Racine police arrested a man in the death of a 1-year-old from head trauma, charging him with first-degree reckless homicide. NCAA baseball: Milwaukee’s Panthers stunned No. 4 Auburn 13-8 in the NCAA Regional opener.

Spongy Moth Watch: Wisconsin will deploy about 6,700 spongy moth traps across 36 western and central counties this summer to track new outlier populations and help limit spread. UW Sports: The University of Wisconsin named its 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame class, including football great Melvin Gordon and others, with induction set for Sept. 18-19. Brewers Fan Pulse: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel counted 2,000+ jerseys at American Family Field, finding current players dominate the most-worn looks—Christian Yelich tops the list. Milwaukee Dining: A new takeout-focused Hmong restaurant, Asian H Express, is planned for Milwaukee’s Northwest Side. Public Health Snapshot: DHS’s 2025 State Health Assessment points to economic stress, burnout, high health care costs, housing gaps, and transportation barriers as major obstacles to healthier living. Nature & Outdoors: DNR’s Free Fun Weekend runs June 6-7 with waived state park admission and fishing/trail fees. Local Culture: The IXL Historical Museum in Hermansville will hold a Fourth of July rededication after completing an exterior restoration.

MLB Labor Fight: MLB has put forward a hard salary cap and floor proposal—$245.3M and $171.2M—while the players’ union counters with a different approach, setting up a long, high-stakes negotiation before the Dec. 1 CBA deadline. Milwaukee Schools: The Milwaukee School Board approved a revised $1.6B budget, adding classroom staff and raising educator pay while cutting central office positions; officials project a 2.3% property tax increase. Local Policing Tech: Milwaukee police released a sample Flock license-plate camera audit, highlighting “outlier uses” tied to serious crimes as scrutiny grows over possible misuse. Roads & Detours: WisDOT scheduled major repairs on Highway 28 between Waldo and Sheboygan Falls, with culvert and intersection work starting in July and detours in place. College Sports (WI tie-in): NCAA baseball regionals kick off Friday, including Auburn vs. Milwaukee. Wisconsin Sports & Community: Marquette added Cedarburg native Kate Vanden Berg to its women’s soccer roster, and the Brewers’ Wisconsin Artist Series spotlights Madison illustrator Ka Lee for June 2.