AGP Executive Report
Last update: 24 minutes agoDemocratic Primary Shakeup: Wisconsin Democrats are scrambling after Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez quit the governor’s race over campaign finance problems, clearing the way for Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley to re-enter with Gov. Tony Evers’ endorsement, as the Aug. 11 primary decides who can win in November. Election Rules Fight: The Wisconsin Elections Commission is at the center of a new fight over whether absentee voters can recast ballots if a candidate drops out; Democrats want guidance rescinded, while the WEC warns it would create an “administrative nightmare.” Election Betting Warning: The WEC also reiterated that betting on election outcomes and voting in the same election can disqualify voters, drawing sharp pushback from Kalshi. Legislative Control Watch: Democrats are targeting majorities in both chambers, with the Aug. 11 primaries shaping the path to flipping the Senate and Assembly under the new maps. Local Justice: Two people were charged in a Milwaukee Soldiers Home sex trafficking case tied to alleged repeated abuse of a foster-care-aged victim. Kenosha Energy Hearing: A public hearing is scheduled on a proposed Kenosha County natural gas plant, with residents divided over impacts and jobs. Courts Appointments: Gov. Evers appointed Katie York and Judge Todd Ziegler to the Wisconsin Court of Appeals. Public Safety Tech: Fitchburg is exploring new policing technology, including drone first responders and analytics, amid staffing and crime-rate concerns. Economy at the Grocery Counter: Madison-area shoppers are seeing ice cream prices fall as dairy production ramps up.
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