AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoElections & Courts: Milwaukee Common Council authorized the city attorney to hire outside election-related counsel after FBI interviews tied to the 2020 election. State Politics: Judge Pedro Colón for Wisconsin Supreme Court picked up endorsements from 100+ elected officials, including judges and local leaders. Campaign Watch: Democratic gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong faces a Capital One lawsuit over about $30K in credit card debt, though her campaign says it’s been paid. Budget & Services: A Wisconsin budget committee released $7 million to clear a waiting list for the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, helping thousands of people with disabilities seek work. Voting Policy: USPS proposed major changes to mail-in/absentee voting, including a new federal eligibility list—Wisconsin officials say they may not rush to respond. Public Safety & Law: New ATV/UTV rules take effect June 1, including seat belt requirements for all occupants. Education: UW-Madison revised general education categories for incoming students, aligning with UW System transfer goals. Foreign Policy: Reps. Scott Fitzgerald and Zach Nunn unveiled TRAIN and BRIDGE acts targeting China’s Belt and Road Initiative. Local Governance: Franklin council deadlocked on renewing a strip club license tied to a sex trafficking case, pushing the decision to June 16.
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