AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMilwaukee vs. DOJ: The U.S. Department of Justice sued Milwaukee and city leaders over an ordinance barring federal officers from wearing masks and requiring individual identifiers, arguing it’s unconstitutional and endangers officer safety. Madison Police Accountability: Protests and a state investigation continue after a Madison officer-involved shooting of Corey Ruiz; candidates are clashing over how to describe it, and residents are pressing for transparency, including renewed debate over body cameras since Madison doesn’t require them. Absentee Ballot Fight: A lawsuit seeks to let Wisconsin voters use provisional ballots if mailed absentee ballots arrive after Election Day, as Democrats and Gov. Tony Evers and Sen. Tammy Baldwin warn USPS delays could swing close races. Election Rules in Court: Another lawsuit challenges Wisconsin guidance that blocks voters from requesting replacement absentee ballots, as the Aug. 11 primary nears. Campaign Finance Scrutiny: A complaint filed with the Wisconsin Ethics Commission alleges Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Crowley violated contribution limits and accepted illegal lobbyist donations. Statewide Mail Pressure: Baldwin and Evers also warned USPS about severe delays that previously caused ballots to arrive too late to count. Air Travel Impact: United Airlines is cutting several O’Hare regional routes, including La Crosse and Wausau, citing FAA flight-cap limits.
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