AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTrade Fight: Canada’s PM Mark Carney says Canada will hit back with dollar-for-dollar counter-tariffs on $20 billion of U.S. goods starting Sept. 8 after U.S. tariffs of 50% on items like plywood, liquor, electrical gear and hockey equipment—setting up a fresh escalation in Wisconsin’s cross-border economic stakes. Milwaukee Elections: Milwaukee’s top election official Paulina Gutierrez tells WISN “buck stops with me” after delayed primary results tied to “human error” at the central count, stressing accuracy wasn’t affected while lawmakers demand answers. Governor Race: After the Aug. 11 primary, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and Rep. Tom Tiffany are campaigning hard for November; a Badger Battleground Poll has Crowley up 48%-44% among likely voters, with independents a key swing. Ballot Litigation: A Dane County judge refused to toss GOP Senate candidate Michele Magadance Skinner from the November ballot over residency questions, finding her primary residence “likely” in Wisconsin. Public Safety & Local Government: Cambridge Volunteer Fire Department secured $48,000 in grants to replace aging portable radios, boosting emergency communications and firefighter safety. Veterans & Community: Dream Flights brought eight veterans—including Wisconsin Army veteran Bernie Huizenga—on free flights in a World War II-era biplane. Transportation Safety: Wisconsin DNR reports most fatal ATV/UTV crashes involve riders who never took safety courses, often with alcohol and without seat belts or helmets, pushing for broader safety participation.
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