AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEducation & Tax Policy: Missy Hughes pledged to opt Wisconsin into the new Federal Scholarship Tax Credit, aiming to route $1,700-a-year contributions through Wisconsin scholarship grant organizations after lawmakers failed to pass a school budget surplus deal. Health & Consumer Safety: A salmonella probe tied to imported “super greens” supplements has been reopened after additional illnesses, bringing totals to 119 sick across 36 states; regulators urge shoppers to check homes even if they haven’t bought recently. Elections & Voting Rules: The U.S. Postal Service proposed major changes to absentee voting, including a new “Mail-In and Absentee Participation List” of eligible voters and barcode tracking—Wisconsin officials say they may not rush to respond given likely legal fights. Workforce & Disability Services: Wisconsin lawmakers released $7 million to clear a waiting list of more than 7,000 people with disabilities seeking help entering the workforce. Local Land Use & Data Centers: Brown County residents packed a meeting pushing for a data center moratorium, but county counsel said state law blocks county-wide moratoriums without zoning authority. Defense & Manufacturing: Oshkosh Defense is positioned to regain Joint Light Tactical Vehicle production as the Marine Corps seeks a potential second supplier amid reported AM General delivery delays. Sports & Milwaukee Business: Kyle Harrison struck out 12 as the Brewers beat the Giants 8-3, while local kids customized Nike Air Force 1s at American Family Field—another reminder of how sports partnerships keep Milwaukee-area commerce humming.
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