AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTribal Land & Conservation: Dane County voted to buy 165 acres near the Yahara River for $6.4 million and donate it to the Ho-Chunk Nation, with a conservation easement to protect archaeological burial sites and keep public access. State Politics & Elections: Tom Tiffany’s campaign says it submitted the maximum nomination signatures from all 72 counties, while Sen. Tammy Baldwin endorsed Rep. Robyn Vining for a state Senate seat. Campaign Finance/Jan. 6: Sen. Dianne Hesselbein introduced the “No Taxpayer Dollars for Insurrectionists Act,” proposing a 100% Wisconsin income tax on payouts from a Trump “anti-weaponization”/Jan. 6-related fund. Criminal Justice: Packers RB Josh Jacobs was released from jail as Brown County prosecutors seek more investigation before deciding whether to file charges in a domestic abuse case. Agriculture Policy: Wisconsin DATCP certified nominees for two open seats on the Ginseng Board, with growers voting by June 15. Regulation Fight: Wisconsin AGs and other states urged the CFTC to reaffirm state authority over sports-related prediction markets. Public Safety/Health: Evers visited Verona Area High School for a mental health program, and Wisconsin’s prison population is heading toward a record high.
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