AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMadison Police Shooting Fallout: Gov. Tony Evers and WisDems are calling for transparency after a downtown Madison officer-involved shooting killed a Black man armed with a knife; protests erupted, and Williamson Street stayed closed as investigators review what happened amid viral video and questions about bodycam coverage. Democratic Primary Chaos: Wisconsin Democrats are scrambling toward the Aug. 11 governor primary as Marquette polling shows Francesca Hong leading but nearly half of Democratic voters still undecided, with the field further reshuffled by candidate exits and re-entries. Data Center Backlash Meets Energy Policy: New Marquette polling finds only 22% of voters think data centers’ benefits outweigh costs, while Midwest utilities are asking federal regulators to suspend competitive bidding for major transmission lines—sparking fears of higher customer costs. Immigration Court in Milwaukee: Salah Sarsour’s deportation case continues in Chicago immigration court, with DHS alleging misstatements on his green card application and his team arguing the case targets his activism. SNAP Funding Risk: Federal rules tied to payment accuracy could push many states to pay more for SNAP, raising concerns some may cut benefits. Local Government & Infrastructure: Beaver Dam is accelerating lead service line replacements under updated drinking-water rules, and Cedar Grove is getting nearly $8M for water and wastewater upgrades. Rural Economy: Prairie Farms laid off 97 workers in Shullsburg, a major hit for a small community.
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