AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWisconsin Supreme Court: The state high court is set to hear a major congressional map gerrymandering case Wednesday, with arguments focused on whether Wisconsin’s U.S. House boundaries were drawn to “lock in” safe seats. Elections & accountability (Milwaukee): Milwaukee election officials faced public scrutiny after an Aug. 11 absentee ballot reporting mistake, with residents urging more trust and clearer safeguards. Public safety (Milwaukee police): The Milwaukee Police Association president disputed claims from the family of Prentis Smith, saying bodycam footage shows a close-range struggle rather than an “execution,” as the public awaits release. Energy & data centers: Clean energy advocates warn Wisconsin’s data-center boom could push utilities toward costly new fossil fuel plants, arguing the state’s utility rules may steer decisions before alternatives are fully weighed. Gov race (Tom Tiffany): Republican candidate Tom Tiffany is recovering after a small plane emergency landing on Lake Wausau; the aircraft was later pulled from the water for investigation. Sports (UW football): Wisconsin released its two-deep for the Week 3 matchup against Eastern Michigan, with the new eligibility format now listing players by class (freshman through fifth-year).
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