AGP Executive Report

Pride in Madison and Milwaukee: Gov. Tony Evers raised the Progress Pride Flag over the Wisconsin Capitol’s East Wing to kick off Pride Month, marking his final hoisting of the flag before retirement. Milwaukee County and Mayor Cavalier Johnson also held Pride flag-raising events, including an Intersex Progress Flag ceremony at the courthouse. Legislature shake-up: The filing deadline is reshaping Wisconsin politics, with 14 GOP lawmakers retiring— including Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu—while Democrats look to flip control. Cost pressures: The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents will consider a 2% resident undergraduate tuition increase for 2026-27, plus higher segregated fees. Public safety and courts: A Milwaukee man charged in a fatal crash allegedly ran a red light and admitted he never had a license. The Wisconsin Supreme Court is also set to weigh congressional map issues. Travel incident: A United Airlines flight from Chicago to Minneapolis diverted to Madison after a passenger made multiple attempts to breach the cockpit. Outdoors and community: Wisconsin DNR is accepting 2027 wildlife stamp designs, and Marathon County is seeking input on a proposed Hub City Wind Farm.

Wisconsin Sports—UW-Milwaukee Baseball: The Panthers, Wisconsin’s lone D1 team, surged from a 5-22 start to reach the NCAA regional final and now play for a Super Regional spot after knocking off top teams. NCAA Baseball: Ole Miss beat Arizona State 5-4 in 10 innings to advance to the Super Regional, setting up a matchup that could include Milwaukee. Brewers Update: Milwaukee kept rolling with a 2-0 win over Houston as Jacob Misiorowski struck out eight in seven and Jake Bauers hit a two-run homer; the Brewers open a four-game set vs. the Giants on Monday. Local Public Safety—Milwaukee Shooting: Police are investigating a nonfatal shooting that left a 14-year-old injured near Armitage and Fond du Lac. Missing Person: Milwaukee police are searching for critically missing 21-year-old Marquis J. Sims. State Politics/Schools: A Marquette Law School poll says 80% of Wisconsinites supported the failed surplus deal that would have cut property taxes and boosted school funding. Military Training: Sentry North will increase military aircraft activity over central Wisconsin June 1-12.

College Sports & Local Pride: Milwaukee’s NCAA run keeps rolling after the Panthers knocked UCF out of the Auburn Regional, setting up a must-win elimination game for the Knights against top seed Auburn. Pro Sports: The Brewers wrap up their Houston series Sunday with Jacob Misiorowski on the mound, after Milwaukee’s earlier win/close games in the matchup. Public Health & Environment: Wisconsin DNR is asking residents to help update the state’s Great Lakes beach list ahead of summer, including proposed reclassification of a Sheboygan County beach. Education & Workforce: UW-Green Bay is launching the Early Educator Collective, a coaching program for teachers in their first five years, aimed at reducing isolation and improving retention. Politics: A Marquette Law School poll finds most Wisconsin residents backed the failed surplus tax relief/school funding deal, as fallout continues toward November. Local Safety: Milwaukee police and the sheriff’s office are investigating a fatal shooting at Center Street Park that left a 23-year-old dead and a 25-year-old woman arrested. State Government: Wisconsin is expected to hire longtime NFL personnel executive Morocco Brown as the football program’s general manager.

Air Travel Disruption: A United Airlines flight from Chicago to Minneapolis was diverted to Madison after a 75-year-old passenger allegedly tried to breach the cockpit multiple times; law enforcement detained him, no injuries were reported, and the plane later continued to Minneapolis. Weather Watch: High pressure keeps things mostly dry and warm across Wisconsin, with only an isolated shower chance Sunday (especially southwest) and a better, more widespread rain shot arriving Thursday. Education & Workforce: UW-Madison will launch free METAL and ACE workforce hubs this summer, offering hands-on metals casting and CNC machining training in partnership with the U.S. Department of War. Local Courts: Former Milwaukee Public Schools board member Aisha Carr was ordered to pay $2,808 in restitution as part of her probation after pleading guilty to a felony tied to campaign finance issues. Milwaukee Public Safety: Milwaukee police reported two separate early-Saturday shootings, leaving a 20-year-old and a 35-year-old hospitalized. Sports: UW-Milwaukee advanced in the NCAA baseball regional after stunning Auburn, and now faces Central Florida next.

Milwaukee Public Schools: The MPS Board approved a $1.6 billion 2026-27 budget, adding teaching and paraprofessional positions to cut class sizes and close a $46 million deficit, with raises for staff. Milwaukee County: The Health Equity Champion Awards added a new teen category, the “Equity In Action Youth Leadership Award,” tied to the county Youth Commission. Aging Wisconsin: A senior-led coalition says housing, health care, transportation, and isolation are piling up and is pushing lawmakers to act. Courts & elections: The Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear a business-backed lawsuit challenging the congressional map. Public safety: A United Airlines flight from Chicago to Minneapolis was diverted to Madison after an unruly passenger incident; no injuries reported. Milwaukee police: A critically missing 32-year-old woman was found safe, and a UW-Whitewater gymnast murder trial was delayed again. Sports (Milwaukee): The Brewers beat the Astros 5-4 in 10 innings; Abner Uribe’s suspension for gestures was upheld but he appealed.

Milwaukee Pharmacy Access: As more Walgreens shut down, south side residents say closures and lease terms that block new pharmacies are tightening access to critical meds, including for people with serious conditions. School Funding: Milwaukee Public Schools approved a $1.6B budget that closes a $46M gap, adds 159 teaching jobs, and boosts pay—though critics warn long-term financial strain remains. Elections & Mail: Wisconsin Elections Commission is again pressing the U.S. Postal Service to speed absentee ballot delivery ahead of upcoming votes. Public Safety: A federal judge ordered Milwaukee landlord Sam Stair released to house arrest while awaiting trial. Crime: A Milwaukee man was sentenced to 16.5 years for a string of armed gas station robberies across Milwaukee and Waukesha counties. Health & Community: DHS released its 2025 State Health Assessment, flagging cost of living, housing, mental health, transit, and healthcare access as top statewide challenges. Environment & Agriculture: Wisconsin will deploy thousands of spongy moth traps statewide, and researchers reported an unusual striped rust case in a wheat field. Summer Plans: Milwaukee County will use drones instead of fireworks for the Fourth of July show, with details for the July 3 event at McKinley Beach.

Madison & Schools: Madison is pushing a Safe Routes to School plan draft aimed at getting more kids walking, biking, and riding the bus safely, with proposals like safer crossings and bike lanes near schools. Milwaukee Public Schools: The Milwaukee school board approved a revised $1.6 billion budget for 2026-27, closing a $46 million gap while adding classroom teaching positions and boosting paraprofessional hours. Elections & Voting Access: The Wisconsin Elections Commission is urging the U.S. Postal Service to take “extraordinary measures” after mail delays raised concerns that absentee ballots may not arrive on time. State Politics: Gov. Tony Evers highlighted the fight to send surplus money to taxpayers and schools after a bipartisan surplus deal died in the state Senate. Public Health: Milwaukee County unanimously adopted a resolution recognizing May as ALS Awareness Month. Sports (Wisconsin ties): The Milwaukee Brewers’ sweep of the Cardinals is in the mix of MLB’s latest labor talks, as the league proposes a salary cap and floor. Local Sports: Cedarburg’s Damen Lonstine set a single-season stolen base record in a 15-0 win over Shorewood.

Elections & Voting Mail: The Wisconsin Elections Commission mailed a letter to USPS and Wisconsin’s congressional delegation urging timely delivery of 2026 Spring Election absentee ballots after reports of unusual delays. Public Safety & 911: A new investigation finds many dispatch centers nationwide, including in Dane County, struggle to answer 911 calls fast enough, pointing to long-running staffing crises. Health: Wisconsin health officials report five mpox cases this year and recommend vaccination for people at higher risk. Milwaukee County Governance: Supervisors unanimously adopted resolutions recognizing ALS Awareness Month and establishing a joint city-county food access taskforce, while also approving a long-term lease to preserve historic Trimborn Farm. Environment & Wildlife: The DNR urges drivers to slow during turtle nesting season and protect nests. Local Economy & Housing: Milwaukee County investment helped bring a Whitefish Bay apartment project to life, and a Harbor District plan would add a 12-story, 200-unit building pending approvals. Business & Industry: Rockwell Automation’s New Berlin campus proposal heads to a June 1 public hearing. Sports: Wisconsin volleyball’s Big Ten schedule sets multiple road trips, and Milwaukee’s weekend sports coverage continues with local tournament and school sports results.

Brewers Rally: Milwaukee broke up a Cardinals no-hitter in the eighth and beat St. Louis 2-1, taking the series sweep as Dustin May’s bid ended with a Garrett Mitchell double and a run-scoring hit plus an error. Local Housing: Milwaukee’s Common Council advanced a $3 million plan to build homes on 38 vacant lots in the King Park neighborhood, after members raised concerns. Packers Update: Packers running back Josh Jacobs was released from jail while prosecutors weigh whether to file domestic abuse charges. Public Safety: Wisconsin starts new UTV rules June 1, including mandatory seat belts for drivers, plus limits on towing. Community & Events: Verona’s Hometown Days kicks off Friday with food, music, a parade, and fireworks. Lottery: Powerball’s jackpot rolls to an estimated $154 million ahead of Wednesday’s drawing. Sports Elsewhere: Ian Happ powered the Cubs to a 10-4 win over the Pirates, snapping Chicago’s 10-game skid.

Big Ten Football: Wisconsin learned kickoff times and TV plans for select 2026 games, including the Badgers’ Black Friday matchup at Camp Randall vs. Minnesota on Nov. 27 at 6:30 p.m. on NBC, plus home dates vs. Western Illinois (Sept. 12, 6:15 p.m. on BTN) and Eastern Michigan (Sept. 19, 11:30 a.m. on Peacock). WIAA Hockey: The WIAA boys and girls state hockey tournaments for 2027 are moving to LEGACY20 Arena at DeForest Yards, a new 3,000-seat venue opening this summer. Brewers-Cardinals: Milwaukee beat St. Louis 6-0 to widen its NL Central lead; Kyle Harrison went six innings and the offense broke it open with a big 5th. Packers Update: Packers RB Josh Jacobs was released from jail as prosecutors seek more information before deciding whether to file charges in an alleged domestic violence case. Public Health: DHS says mpox cases have been confirmed in Wisconsin this year and urges prevention steps as infections rise nationally. Local Economy: Abingdon Health USA plans a $1.8M Madison expansion creating 46 jobs. Outdoors: Wisconsin’s Free Fun Weekend runs June 5-6 with waived park admission and fishing license requirements.

Brewers Roll On: Kyle Harrison kept the Cardinals off the board for six innings and Milwaukee broke it open with a five-run fifth, winning 6-0 as Garrett Mitchell and Jake Bauers homered. Mound Conduct: After the win, manager Pat Murphy called out reliever Abner Uribe for WWE-style crotch chops after a close strike call—Uribe apologized, but Murphy said it’s “unacceptable.” Prediction Markets Fight: President Trump urged the CFTC to keep “exclusive authority” over prediction platforms as Wisconsin and other states continue legal battles over whether these contracts are gambling. ICE Release: Elvira Benitez, detained for months after a routine check-in while awaiting her green card, was released after winning her immigration case. Milwaukee Safety: Police are searching for critically missing 15-year-old Kan’liya Hillard, last seen near Michigan and James Lovell. Local Watch: Fitchburg voted to end its Flock Safety camera contract amid privacy concerns.

USDA Discrimination Case: A settlement ends a lawsuit over race-based discrimination in about 30 USDA programs, including Dairy Margin Coverage, loan guarantees, and EQIP environmental grants. Veterans & Homelessness: Gubernatorial hopeful Francesca Hong released a plan to reverse rising veteran homelessness, arguing Republican budget cuts shut down key housing and suicide-prevention supports. ICE Detention: Rep. Gwen Moore and colleagues renewed calls to release Milwaukee-area leader Salah Sarsour from ICE custody, saying his detention appears tied to protected speech. Education Push: State Superintendent Jill Underly launched a statewide “Portrait of a Graduate” effort to redefine what student success means after high school. Transit Update: MCTS will restore midday service on four routes starting June 7. Sports: Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski set an MLB record with 57 pitches over 100 mph in a 5-1 win over the Cardinals.

Redistricting Fight: Democrats are gearing up for a redistricting “counterpunch” in 2026, but they face extra hurdles in states with independent or balanced map rules—meaning any misstep could get maps tossed in court, as happened in Virginia. Road Safety: A Milwaukee County crash shows what ignoring “road closed” barriers can cost—one driver removed a barricade and drove into wet concrete, getting stuck. Local Business: Arkansas is launching a new four-week startup coaching program with Wisconsin’s gener8tor to help entrepreneurs refine ideas and scale. UW-Madison Watch: The university opened an investigation into a student group tied to promoting an April Ridglan Farms raid, raising First Amendment questions. Sports (Milwaukee): Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski lit up the Cardinals with 57 pitches at 100 mph+ and 12 strikeouts in a 5-1 win. NBA: The Knicks swept the Cavaliers to reach the Finals, while the Spurs-Thunder series stays in a tight, chess-like grind.

Memorial Day & public safety: Wisconsin marked the holiday with ceremonies across the state, including Madison’s Memorial Day event at the Capitol and Milwaukee’s VA ceremony at Wood National Cemetery. Milwaukee crime & missing persons: Police are asking for help locating 13-year-old Zamira Satchell, last seen May 19 near 21st and Hampton, and also reported three separate shootings Sunday that left three people wounded. State politics: GOP leaders briefed delegates on how they plan to win in November, while Rep. Jason Crow marked Memorial Day and weighed in on Iran policy. Local government & energy: Oneida County is set for a public hearing Wednesday on a one-year data center moratorium, as critics warn about power and water demands. Sports (big day): The Brewers opened a Memorial Day matinee series vs. the Cardinals, and NCAA baseball regionals kick off this week with Auburn hosting Milwaukee, UCF and NC State. WWII homecoming: A Rhinelander WWII veteran killed as a POW returned home after DNA identification, finally bringing closure to his family.

MLB Spotlight: The Cleveland Guardians kept rolling in Philadelphia, beating the Phillies 3-1 as Rhys Hoskins drove in a run with an RBI double and Travis Bazzana added a homer. Marlins Sweep: Miami finished a 3-game Mets sweep with a 4-0 win, capped by Heriberto Hernandez’s walk-off grand slam. Dodgers vs. Brewers: Los Angeles topped Milwaukee 5-1 on Andy Pages’ two-run homer after Kyle Tucker’s big triple, with Yoshinobu Yamamoto holding the Brewers to one run over seven. Memorial Day Watch: Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers ordered flags at half-staff Monday morning, and the Dispatch is tracking Memorial Day events and travel conditions. Sports Notes: Oregon State won’t host NCAA baseball regionals in 2026, and UW-Green Bay is adding women’s basketball recruits ahead of next season.

Officer-Involved Shooting: Wisconsin DOJ says an officer-involved shooting in Forest County left one person dead Saturday after reports of an active shooter on Sokaogon Chippewa tribal lands; two Crandon police officers and a DNR warden fired, a rifle was recovered, no public or law enforcement were hurt, and all three officers are on administrative leave while DCI investigates. Courts & Crime: In Brookfield, two Milwaukee men tied to a stolen-car incident at a Raising Cane’s drive-thru in January 2025 were sentenced—Demani Evans to two years in prison (plus supervision) and Lester Brown to jail time and probation. Politics & Taxes: A Marquette Law School poll says property taxes and K-12 school funding remain top concerns as fallout continues from the failed state surplus deal. Elections Watch: FBI visits to Milwaukee election officials are renewing Wisconsin’s 2020 election worries. Sports: Dodgers relievers keep rolling—36 straight scoreless innings (franchise record)—while Milwaukee’s Brewers host them again; Kiké Hernández is expected back Monday. Local Loss: Community leader Lucille Berrien, the first Black woman to run for Milwaukee mayor (1972), died at 98.