AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoElections & Voting Tech: Wisconsin’s August primary results posting hit snags in Green and Winnebago counties when systems used to transmit unofficial results broke down, raising fresh questions about modem-based reporting even though official outcomes weren’t affected. Campaigns & Ballot Access: A judge blocked an effort to remove GOP Senate candidate Michele Magadance Skinner from the November ballot, keeping the fight alive over eligibility. Governor’s Race Flashpoint—Data Centers: Data centers are driving the political debate in Wisconsin’s governor race, with new polling showing strong voter opposition and renewed attacks from Tom Tiffany’s campaign. Public Safety & Surveillance: West Salem removed all Flock cameras, citing low local use, cost, and vandalism risk—part of a broader Wisconsin trend as cities reconsider shared camera networks. Education & Civil Rights: The U.S. Department of Education opened a civil rights investigation into Milwaukee Public Schools’ discipline practices, questioning whether race plays a role. Health Policy: A UW-Madison study finds Wisconsin hospitals’ prices are about 26% higher than in Illinois, while a trade group disputes the methodology. Local Government: Milwaukee launched a partnership to use impounded motorcycles for youth STEM programs, and Stearns County named Andrew Letson as its next county administrator.
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