AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoLake Pepin Tragedy: Authorities identified three Wabasha, Minnesota residents killed after a pontoon crash near Deer Island, with survivors reporting three missing occupants and a large Wisconsin-Minnesota search ending in the recovery of Ashley Monson, Manuel De Angel-Sola, and Nicholas Loechler. Gubernatorial Race Fallout: Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez says her campaign has far less cash than expected after unpaid invoices and alleged double-counted contributions and undercounted expenses; she fired her campaign manager and vowed to stay in the Aug. 11 primary against Francesca Hong, Mandela Barnes, Kelda Roys, and Joel Brennan. Milwaukee Police Policy: A Common Council debate over Milwaukee’s police chase rules is set to move forward, with Chief Jeffrey Norman pushing back on proposed restrictions and calls for more transparency after a fatal chase crash. Civil Rights in Contracting: A group called Citizens Defending Liberty sued Wisconsin over the state’s Supplier Diversity Program, arguing minority bid preferences discriminate on race. Local Health Care Ballot Push: Community Action Wisconsin submitted signatures to put a local health care affordability/access measure on the November ballot in La Crosse and Eau Claire. Data Center Permitting & Health: New reporting highlights xAI’s unpermitted gas turbines for its Colossus 2 project and potential pollution impacts on Black communities, underscoring scrutiny of off-grid power approvals. IRS Relief for Storm Victims: The IRS extended Wisconsin tax deadlines for residents and businesses hit by April 2026 storms, tornadoes, and flooding.
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