AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoObamacare refunds: The White House says nearly 1 million Americans in 30 states, including Wisconsin, will get $500 refunds for “overcharges” tied to federal exchange “user fees,” with checks starting in October. Reproductive health fight: Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin sued to overturn two abortion limits—requiring only physicians to perform abortions and a 24-hour waiting period—arguing the Wisconsin Constitution protects a right to make reproductive decisions. Campaign trail, health care at center: GOP gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany held a Milwaukee event as protesters raised health care concerns, including Medicaid impacts. Mosquito-borne virus alert: Wisconsin DHS confirmed the state’s first Eastern Equine Encephalitis case, urging people to prevent mosquito bites and seek care for fever, chills, and headache after exposure. Milwaukee violence: Police are investigating a Thursday night shooting that injured a 12-year-old in North 92nd Street; circumstances remain under investigation. Community lifesaving reminder: A Milwaukee-area story highlighted how quick CPR and a defibrillator helped after a heart stopped during a propane truck crash. Wild rice rebound: Menominee wild rice (manoomin) is rebounding after years of low production, though long-term climate and human threats remain.
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