AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoElection Security: Wisconsin Elections Commission guidance says federal agents generally should not be at polling places unless voting or responding to officials’ requests; clerks are told to check credentials, document encounters and contact election authorities. A suspicious letter sent to the commission was deemed nonhazardous. Rail Investment: Gov. Tony Evers and U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin announced a $218 million federal grant to extend passenger service from Chicago to Madison, with planned stops in Waukesha and Jefferson counties. Governor’s Race: A recent poll puts Democrat David Crowley ahead of Republican Tom Tiffany, 46% to 42%. The race is tied to control of the Legislature: Democrats say they would restore collective bargaining rights curtailed by Act 10, while Tiffany supports the law. State Finances and Energy: Wisconsin ended its fiscal year with a $3.3 billion balance and a record $2.1 billion rainy-day fund. Meanwhile, regulators approved two natural-gas plants costing more than $2.2 billion combined, intensifying debate over the state’s energy future.
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