AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMilwaukee Politics & Public Safety: The Common Council adopted a substitute ordinance tightening penalties for failure to notify residents about public road closures, raising fines to $1,000-$5,000 per day and adding digital signage and annual utility work-plan requirements. AI Oversight: Wisconsin AG Josh Kaul joined a multistate push urging Congress to set federal AI safety rules while preserving state authority, warning that unchecked AI could pose catastrophic risks. Campaign Finance & Elections: A new GOP-aligned dark money group, First Amendment LLC, reported nearly $13M in 2026 spending, including $9.3M targeting Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and millions more aimed at key state legislative races. Consumer Data Breach: Wisconsin AG Josh Kaul joined a multistate settlement securing about $2.3M and requiring reforms after the Labcorp/AMCA 2019 data breach exposed sensitive information for millions. Energy & Environment: DNR urged “Buy Local, Burn Local” firewood practices to slow invasive pests, while FBI probes fires tied to Enbridge’s Line 5 reroute and related sites. Local Governance: Wisconsin Rapids scheduled a recall election for District 7 alderperson Michael Timm on Oct. 27. Economy: Wisconsin reported record $2.13B in first-half 2026 ag exports, with Evers warning tariff fights could threaten momentum.
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