AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPolice Accountability in Madison: Gov. Tony Evers is calling for “transparency and accountability” after a Madison officer fatally shot a man police said was resisting arrest with a knife; cellphone video sparked protests and a memorial, while officials say the footage is only one perspective and note officers were placed on administrative leave and not wearing body cameras. Public Safety & Health: Milwaukee reported a deadly motorcyclist crash on North Teutonia Avenue after an SUV turned left into the rider’s path; impairment wasn’t believed to be a factor. Food Security Policy: New Trump administration SNAP rules could raise costs for many states if payment error rates stay high, with concerns some may cut food assistance. Community Health Access: Sheboygan’s Warming Center added a mobile shower trailer through Kohler and Street Angels, expanding hygiene support for people without reliable access. Rural Infrastructure: USDA Rural Development is investing nearly $8M in Cedar Grove water and wastewater upgrades to improve reliability and cut costs. Health Care Innovation: EvoEndo says more than 3,000 sedation-free transnasal endoscopy procedures have been completed nationwide, including in Milwaukee. Food Safety Alert: FDA updates continue around a Cyclospora-linked lettuce recall affecting 27 states, including Wisconsin. Mental Health Leadership: STAT+ reports the Trump administration quietly picked Timothy Westlake to lead the mental health agency overseeing substance use and mental health policy. Blood Supply: Wisconsin is facing emergency-level blood shortage conditions. Data Center Backlash: A Marquette Law School poll finds only 22% of voters think data centers’ benefits outweigh costs, with opposition rising across parties.
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