AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHealth Care & Elections: Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin is backing a Senate push to force a vote blocking a Trump administration rule Democrats say would make it harder to enroll in Affordable Care Act plans and raise out-of-pocket costs, with the Congressional Review Act resolution framed as a campaign weapon even if it’s unlikely to pass. Tribal & Food Security: Gov. Tony Evers and DATCP announced $1.5 million in grants through the Tribal Elder Community Food Box Program to deliver healthy, culturally relevant food to thousands of tribal elders, citing rising grocery costs and attacks on basic needs. State Politics & Priorities: Senate Minority Leader Dianne Hesselbein laid out Democratic goals for a potential “trifecta” push, targeting specific Senate seats and emphasizing school funding and affordable housing. Public Safety & Policing: Madison Police Chief John Patterson renewed the push for body-worn cameras as the 2027 budget process begins, proposing a phased rollout after prior debates and a 2024 trial. Courts & Accountability: A federal judge again upheld former Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan’s felony obstruction conviction tied to helping an ICE target evade federal agents. Energy & Infrastructure: Lawmakers are weighing changes that could affect how utilities build transmission lines and where they can go, as rural residents push back on new projects. Local Government: Franklin is moving toward a hearing that could revoke On the Border’s license after a felony prostitution complaint surfaced. Environment & Wildlife: DNR is seeking public input on the 2026 deer season, including harvest quotas and season structure.
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