AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoImmigration and Law Enforcement: Wisconsin State Patrol trooper Carel Van Der Merwe was released from ICE custody under supervision after Rep. Derrick Van Orden intervened. His asylum case remains pending. 2028 Campaigns: Van Orden filed to run again for the 3rd Congressional District after losing to Rebecca Cooke by nearly 20,000 votes. Statehouse Shift: Democrats’ victories gave them control of the governor’s office and both legislative chambers for the first time since 2010. Governor-elect David Crowley and legislative leaders have highlighted schools, taxes and childcare; marijuana legalization is also in play. Milwaukee Government: The Common Council approved up to $1.35 million for a study of a city-owned utility after regulators approved We Energies rate increases. County supervisors also adopted a $1.5 billion budget despite a $4.6 million accounting error, prompting calls for a review. Racine Leadership: Mayor Cory Mason says he won’t seek reelection next April after nearly a decade in office.
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