AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoElection Readiness: Wisconsin officials told clerks how to respond if federal law enforcement appears at polling places; the commission says agents generally should not be there unless voting or handling legitimate duties. Voters will also decide three constitutional amendments, with early in-person voting set to begin Oct. 20. Brewers: Milwaukee is headed to the World Series for the first time since 1982 after sweeping the defending champion Dodgers, sparking celebrations across the state. Passenger Rail: Wisconsin secured $218 million in federal funding to extend Amtrak service from Milwaukee to Madison. State Finances: The state ended its fiscal year with a $3.3 billion balance and a record $2.1 billion rainy-day fund. Drought and Environment: Nearly half of Wisconsin is experiencing drought, with 13 counties at extreme or exceptional levels; meanwhile, the state reached a $245,000 settlement with a dairy farm over alleged manure pollution. Milwaukee Housing: HUD says the city’s housing authority again missed federal recovery requirements, including inspections and financial reporting, and faces a deadline to address outstanding issues.
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