AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoElection Day Prep: Polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, and you’ll need a valid photo ID. If you’re registering or updating your address, you can do it at the polls with proof of residence. It’s a partisan primary, so you can’t vote in both parties on the same ballot. UW System Funding: The Universities of Wisconsin are pitching $25 million for cancer and disease research across UW-Eau Claire, UW-River Falls and other campuses, with the Board of Regents set to vote on the 2027-29 budget proposal next week. Healthcare Workforce Push: UW leaders also want $90 million to expand health care training, aiming to prepare 35,000 new professionals over the next decade. Public Safety & Courts: A Winnebago County judge facing nine misconduct allegations is back before the Wisconsin Supreme Court after a judicial commission review. Milwaukee Justice Updates: Madison Police Chief John Patterson released background on the officer involved in the Corey Ruiz shooting after DOJ named the officer. Milwaukee Crime: Police say a connected, domestic-violence-related shooter killed three people in two Milwaukee shootings Saturday; a suspect is sought. Sports: The Brewers open a California road trip at San Diego, with Logan Henderson starting vs. Padres’ Casey Mize.
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