AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPFAS Accountability: Gov. Evers says Wisconsin reached a $10M settlement with Tyco over PFAS contamination, while Save Our H2O argues the deal shortchanges residents by narrowing Tyco’s responsibility. Food Assistance Fight: Wisconsin’s AG Josh Kaul joined a coalition urging Congress to restore SNAP benefits and protect food aid in the Farm Bill. State Budget/Health Cuts: Evers pressed Wisconsin’s congressional delegation to oppose major cuts in President Trump’s FY2027 budget, warning they’d hit health, housing, and energy programs. Election & Transparency: Wisconsin prison policy bars incarcerated people from letting journalists record phone calls, raising new concerns about access and transparency. Milwaukee Justice: Tremaine Jones was sentenced to life in prison for the killing of Officer Kendall Corder. Local Governance/Data Centers: St. Croix County’s Community Development Committee is set to discuss a data center moratorium and ordinance framework. Environment & Outdoors: DNR and DMV teamed up so drivers can buy annual state park passes during vehicle registration renewals. Transportation: Amtrak officials say a Madison–Milwaukee “Hiawatha West” line could open the door to more rail corridors in Wisconsin. Business/Tax Dispute: Wisconsin seized canned beer from Minocqua Brewing Co. owner Kirk Bangstad amid an excise tax and permit dispute. Sports & Community: Wisconsin volleyball lands Puerto Rican recruit Decelise Champion earlier than expected; Green Bay and Allouez declared June 12 “Bellin Run Day” ahead of the 50th Bellin Run.
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