AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoUS Senate Oversight: A Republican-led Senate panel voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment during a COVID-19 hearing, with the committee also moving to refer the matter to the Justice Department. Wisconsin Gubernatorial Race: Francesca Hong is facing fresh scrutiny after walking back her “cancel Thanksgiving” comments, while SEIU Wisconsin and youth/progressive groups endorsed her for governor ahead of the Aug. 11 primary. Democratic Party Divide: Bernie Sanders said he doesn’t plan to endorse Hong, a remark that immediately fueled mockery and renewed questions about her electability. Primary Watch: Wisconsin’s GOP secretary of state field is set for Aug. 11, with four candidates vying to face Democrat JoCasta Zamarripa in November. Local Government & Public Safety: Wisconsin DNR announced phased parking lot reconstruction at Devil’s Lake State Park’s North Shore, with limited access during work. Child Safety Policy: A bipartisan Senate bill led by Tammy Baldwin to prevent youth suicide by restricting high-concentration sodium nitrite cleared the chamber. Courts & Criminal Justice: In Chippewa County, the case against a teen accused in the killing of Lily Peters is set for resolution Aug. 26 without a trial.
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