AGP Executive Report

Brewers: Milwaukee carries a 2-0 lead over the Dodgers into Wednesday’s NLCS Game 3 in Los Angeles, where Robert Gasser is set to start. Environment: Wisconsin’s DNR accused Enbridge of 35 alleged permit and environmental violations during construction of the Line 5 reroute, including impacts to wetlands and waterways. Voting: A Dane County judge ruled that clerks may count ballots held by Election Day’s 8 p.m. deadline but delivered late to polling places because of election officials’ errors. Public Health: Rock County is investigating five probable measles cases within one family; Wisconsin had reported 267 cases statewide as of Oct. 12. Public Safety: Milwaukee Public Schools reported 13 student shooting deaths from July 2025 through June 2026, down from 23 the prior year, but leaders say the toll remains unacceptable. Energy: Hundreds of southern Wisconsin residents urged lawmakers to give communities more say over two proposed 765-kilovolt transmission lines.

Brewers’ Big Lead: Milwaukee beat Los Angeles 7-4 to take a 2-0 lead in the NLCS. William Contreras homered and drove in the go-ahead run, while the bullpen retired the Dodgers’ final 15 batters. Worker Training: Gov. Tony Evers announced $6.6 million in grants to help 84 employers train more than 3,800 workers in advanced manufacturing and AI. The USDA also awarded just over $1 million for rural Wisconsin business projects. Milwaukee Jail Oversight: County Executive David Crowley suspended tablet messaging at the Community Reintegration Center, saying safeguards against misuse weren’t working, and urged the sheriff’s office to do the same at the county jail. Governor’s Race: Republican nominee Tom Tiffany faces questions over a $20,000 campaign donation accepted weeks after the donor’s death. Wisconsin Democrats are also suing over taxpayer-funded political ads from the Trump administration. Line 5 Investigation: A fire destroyed an Enbridge drilling rig and support equipment at the pipeline reroute project in northern Wisconsin. Authorities are investigating; no injuries were reported. Measles Alert: Health officials are urging vaccination as an outbreak continues in Wisconsin, including Chippewa County.

Brewers’ NLCS Surge: William Contreras homered and drove in the go-ahead run as Milwaukee beat the Dodgers 7-4, taking a 2-0 series lead. The Brewers’ bullpen retired the final 15 batters; Game 3 is Wednesday in Los Angeles. Measles Outbreak: Wisconsin has 263 confirmed cases, including 11 in Chippewa County. State health officials urge vaccination, noting most cases are among unvaccinated people. Milwaukee Police: A family alleges officers used excessive force during an Oct. 8 arrest, leaving 24-year-old Nicholas Beamon with serious injuries. Police say he had a firearm and officers were trying to detain him for safety. UW-Madison: A Friday rally at Library Mall will support sexual-assault survivors and connect attendees with local resources. Proceeds will benefit the Dane County Rape Crisis Center.

Brewers: Milwaukee opened the NLCS with a 2-1 win over the Dodgers, powered by Brice Turang’s homer and 4⅔ scoreless innings from the bullpen. The teams meet again Monday at American Family Field. Governor’s Race: Barack Obama endorsed Democrat David Crowley, Milwaukee County executive, in his contest with Republican Tom Tiffany. School Safety: Threats disrupted classes and events at four Wisconsin school districts. The FBI is assisting Florence County’s investigation into a suspected swatting call; officials said buildings were safe. Wildlife: The DNR’s killing of nine wolves in Price County drew criticism from a tribal wildlife commission. November Ballot: Voters will decide on three constitutional amendments concerning the governor’s veto power, government authority over houses of worship during emergencies and laws related to diversity, equity and inclusion. Housing: Wisconsin renters are moving less often: their mobility rate fell from 29.5% in 2014 to 22.6% in 2024, according to Census data.

Brewers: Milwaukee opened the NLCS with a 2-1 win over the Dodgers, as Brice Turang homered, Luis Lara drove in the go-ahead run and the bullpen held firm. Game 2 is Monday in Milwaukee. Milwaukee Violence: A 17-year-old was fatally shot near 39th and Lisbon; police arrested a 14-year-old in connection with the shooting. Courts: The Wisconsin Supreme Court is seeking about $3 million for courthouse security in its 2027-29 budget, after judges reported 129 security threats last year. Energy: We Energies proposed a 750-megawatt natural-gas plant in the Fox Valley, drawing criticism from environmental groups concerned about the state’s growing reliance on gas. Public Safety: Milwaukee County and state officials opened a $245 million forensic science facility that brings the county medical examiner and state crime lab under one roof. Governor’s Race: Candidates are making affordability a central campaign issue, as voters weigh costs for housing, food and transportation.

Brewers: Milwaukee opens the NLCS against the Dodgers at American Family Field, in a rematch between two 100-win teams. Jacob Misiorowski faces Tarik Skubal in Game 1. Election Watch: Rep. Derrick Van Orden is campaigning against Rebecca Cooke in a closely watched western Wisconsin race. In a separate 7th District debate, Republican Michael Alfonso backed Enbridge’s Line 5, while Democrat Fred Clark urged state oversight over the company’s environmental record. Energy and Land: A Fredonia homeowner rejected a $131,000 offer from American Transmission Company, saying a proposed power line for a Port Washington data center would remove trees and six buildings and bring a 130-foot tower near his driveway. Public Safety: Thousands of officers and mourners gathered in Chippewa Falls to honor Wisconsin State Trooper Bradley Ritger, who died from injuries sustained while responding to a high-speed chase. Milwaukee: A 17-year-old was killed in a shooting near 39th and Lisbon; police arrested a 14-year-old suspect.

Badgers Volleyball: No. 7 Wisconsin lost 3-0 to top-ranked Nebraska, ending a seven-match winning streak. The Huskers took the sets 25-23, 25-14 and 25-20. Brewers: Milwaukee opens its NLCS rematch with the Dodgers at home Sunday, seeking revenge after last year’s sweep. The 103-win Brewers send Jacob Misiorowski to the mound against Los Angeles’ Tarik Skubal. Milwaukee Safety: A pedestrian was killed near 49th and Burleigh early Saturday; police arrested the 39-year-old driver, with charges pending. State Patrol: Family, friends and officers from across the country gathered in Chippewa Falls to honor Trooper Bradley Ritger, who died after being injured during a pursuit. Politics: Wisconsin Democrats sued the Trump administration, alleging taxpayer-funded ads promote Republicans ahead of the midterms. Roadwork: WisDOT plans to install an automated lane-closure system on westbound I-94 near General Mitchell Boulevard to manage traffic during the freeway project.

Brewers Fever: Milwaukee hosts the Dodgers in Game 1 of the NLCS on Sunday, as the 103-win Brewers chase a spot in the World Series. Businesses are preparing for crowds and a playoff-driven boost. Governor’s Race: Wisconsin Republicans have received more than $73 million this year from billionaires Diane Hendricks and Dick and Liz Uihlein, with much of it flowing to Tom Tiffany’s campaign. Tiffany and Democrat David Crowley are campaigning across the state ahead of November’s election. Public Health: Wisconsin’s measles outbreak has reached 258 cases, with officials urging vaccination and stepping up case investigations. State Patrol: Flags flew at half-staff Saturday as Wisconsin honored Trooper Bradley Ritger, who died from injuries suffered in the line of duty. Unemployment Funding: Wisconsin joined 13 other states in suing the Trump administration over cuts to grants intended to modernize unemployment systems. Milwaukee Facility: A new $245 million forensic science and medical examiner complex opened in Wauwatosa, bringing the state crime lab and several emergency-response agencies together.

Brewers: Milwaukee opens its NLCS rematch with the Dodgers Sunday at American Family Field. Los Angeles will start Tarik Skubal, while the Brewers are expected to send out Jacob Misiorowski. Jail Safety: Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley is suspending inmate tablet messaging after inmates used it to harass victims and intimidate witnesses. Farm Politics: At campaign stops in western Wisconsin, Democrat Rebecca Cooke called for reversing tariffs and ending the Iran war, citing rising costs for farmers. Republican Derrick Van Orden received a Wisconsin Farm Bureau agriculture award. Unemployment Funding: Wisconsin is leading a multistate lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s termination of grants for modernizing unemployment systems and preventing fraud. Remembering Trooper Ritger: Hundreds gathered in Chippewa Falls to honor Bradley Ritger, who died from injuries suffered in the line of duty. Gov. Tony Evers ordered flags flown at half-staff Saturday. Rural Phone Service: Sen. Tammy Baldwin is pressing Verizon to ensure reliable replacements before retiring copper landlines at 136 Wisconsin wire centers. Stalking Protections: A Wisconsin law meant to help stalking victims leave unsafe housing may leave some paying rent on two apartments, one woman says.

Milwaukee Crime: A 20-year-old was killed and a 32-year-old wounded in a Thursday afternoon shooting near 42nd and Good Hope. Police are seeking the shooter. Student Finance: Wisconsin awarded $296,000 in grants to 29 schools and community groups to expand financial literacy programs ahead of a graduation-course requirement beginning with the class of 2028. Unemployment Systems: Wisconsin joined a lawsuit challenging federal cuts that halted about $10 million for modernizing the state’s unemployment system and preventing fraud. Health Data Security: Verona-based Epic says it used an AI tool to find and patch security flaws that could have allowed hackers to access patient records undetected. Brewers: Milwaukee eliminated San Diego and advanced to the National League Championship Series, setting up a rematch with the Dodgers. Madison Schools: MMSD students improved year over year in reading, English and math on the 2025–26 Forward Exam, though fewer than half met or exceeded expectations in each subject.

Governor’s Race: Former President Barack Obama endorsed Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, the Democratic nominee facing Republican Tom Tiffany on Nov. 3. Tiffany says he wants to eliminate Wisconsin’s income tax; a Badger Institute analysis says that could require steep spending cuts and a sales tax among the nation’s highest. Dane County: Executive Melissa Agard named Robby Abrahamian the county’s new lobbyist at the Capitol. Utility Costs: Madison-area sewer district fees are set to rise 9.9% in 2027, prompting concern from communities including McFarland about higher resident bills. Public Health: Wisconsin’s measles count has climbed to 258, with cases reported in Marathon and Chippewa counties. Storm Recovery: Federal disaster aid totaling $17.9 million was approved for four Wisconsin counties hit by July storms. Brewers: Milwaukee eliminated San Diego and advanced to the NLCS, where it faces the Dodgers in a rematch.

Governor’s Race: Former President Barack Obama endorsed Democrat David Crowley, who is pitching affordability measures, including a proposed cap on rent hikes and protections for student renters. Republican Tom Tiffany has Trump’s backing as the candidates head toward a close November election. Storm Recovery: President Donald Trump announced nearly $18 million in federal aid for tornado and storm damage in four Wisconsin counties. State and local leaders said they had not yet received details on the assistance. Brewers: Milwaukee eliminated San Diego with a 3-1 win, ending a 12-game postseason road losing streak and setting up an NLCS rematch with the Dodgers, starting Sunday at American Family Field. UW-Madison: Faculty pressed university leaders to do more to address sexual assault and campus party culture, citing recent reports and national scrutiny of Cornell’s handling of a case. Wildlife: Wisconsin DNR Secretary Karen Hyun apologized for not consulting tribes before the agency killed nine wolves after reports of threatening behavior.

Public Safety: Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper Bradley Ritger, 29, died Oct. 2 from injuries sustained in a Sept. 21 pursuit on I-94 in Dunn County. Public visitation is set for Friday in Chippewa Falls; Saturday’s funeral is private. Storm Recovery: President Donald Trump approved $17.9 million in federal aid for Wisconsin storm and tornado damage, including the July Fox Valley tornado. 2026 Elections: House Speaker Mike Johnson called Wisconsin’s 3rd District contest a top national priority as Republican Derrick Van Orden faces Democrat Rebecca Cooke. Candidates in the 7th District also held their only debate of the season, focusing on affordability. Courts: A new Wisconsin portal lets people submit domestic abuse and harassment restraining-order petitions online; the court system wants funding to expand access to other cases. Brewers: Milwaukee takes a 2-1 NLDS lead into Game 4 against San Diego, with a trip to the NLCS at stake.

Data Centers: A boom in Wisconsin data-center projects is becoming a political flashpoint, with voters across party lines raising concerns. Milwaukee’s zoning committee advanced a temporary pause on new centers as officials weigh tighter rules. Environment: Enbridge Line 5 construction breached an aquifer in northern Wisconsin, prompting calls for accountability and renewed scrutiny of the pipeline reroute. Nobel Prize: UW-Madison physicist Francis Halzen won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for work behind the IceCube observatory, which detected high-energy neutrinos from space. Courts: Wisconsin’s Supreme Court is seeking eight new circuit court branches in its 2027-29 budget request, including a sixth for La Crosse County, to help ease delays. Brewers: Milwaukee fell 4-3 to San Diego in Game 3, but still leads the NLDS 2-1. The loss extended the Brewers’ postseason road skid to a record-tying 12 games; they get another chance to clinch Wednesday.

Wisconsin Politics: A new Marquette Law School poll shows Gov. David Crowley leading Tom Tiffany 49%-46% among likely voters, with independents shifting toward undecided. Abortion & Elections: Crowley says he’ll push a constitutional amendment to protect reproductive rights, while Tiffany and running mate David Varnam are attacked for backing extreme abortion limits. Attorney General Race: Josh Kaul and Eric Toney face off again in November, with Kaul touting public safety work and Toney focusing on crime-lab forensic testing delays. Public Health: Wisconsin reports 243 confirmed measles cases, the fourth-highest in the U.S., with cases across multiple counties. Agriculture & Health: DATCP confirms highly pathogenic avian influenza in a Racine County backyard flock; birds were depopulated. Education: USDA awarded nearly $750,000 to expand distance learning for rural Wisconsin students and educators. Milwaukee Sports: The Brewers lead the NLDS 2-0 and can clinch in Game 3 Tuesday night at Petco Park; Mason Miller is on the postseason paternity list. UW Spotlight: UW-Madison physicist Francis Halzen wins the Nobel Prize in physics for neutrino research.

Nobel Prize: UW–Madison physicist Francis Halzen won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for work tied to the IceCube neutrino observatory, spotlighting “ghost particles” and the South Pole research behind them. Wisconsin Accountability & Environment: Earthjustice says Enbridge’s Line 5 reroute hit an aquifer breach near the Marengo River, with groundwater reportedly surfacing at high rates; the company says it’s working with DNR and specialists. Local Sports: The Milwaukee Brewers pushed to a 2-0 NLDS lead over the Padres after a roof-assisted Game 2 win, setting up a crucial Game 3 in San Diego. Public Safety & Health: Wisconsin is rolling out an online portal for domestic abuse and harassment restraining order petitions, aiming to cut barriers for survivors. Education: La Crosse Public Schools won state approval to start the 2027-28 school year earlier (Aug. 19) to reduce transportation costs. Community & Local Food: A long-running Brewers-vs-Cubs bet in McFarland paid off for the McFarland Food Pantry. Tech & Economy: Wisconsin will host Tech Hubs leaders in Milwaukee as part of the Biohealth push, with BioForward’s summit set for Oct. 21–22. Research & Security Concerns: A new investigation alleges UW-Madison partnerships with Chinese entities may have helped advance China’s surveillance capabilities.