AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoU.S. House Race Watch: The Forward Party endorsed Niina Baum, a Republican running Wisconsin’s 7th District, praising her community service and problem-solving focus. Local Politics: Wisconsin’s governor primary is tightening after Mandela Barnes dropped out, leaving Francesca Hong out front in recent polling as the Aug. 11 contest heads into its final stretch. Election Access: Wisconsin officials are urging voters to mail absentee ballots ASAP amid USPS delays, with the state requiring ballots to arrive by 8 p.m. on Election Day to count. Consumer Safety: An Oshkosh woman says a gold buying scam wiped out $433,000, after scammers locked her computer and impersonated officials. Community & Culture: Uppa Yard is bringing Jamaican food and live music to downtown Milwaukee’s Water Street location, opening mid-August. Health & Food Trends: New research from UW-Madison suggests “proteinmaxxing” may not be for everyone, with lower protein intake linked to healthier aging in some people. Public Health Policy: Attorney General William Tong announced a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz over alleged generic drug price-fixing and competition limits. Sports & Wisconsin Life: Wisconsin’s own Luke Fickell faces mounting pressure as the Badgers look to turn around a tough stretch heading into the 2026 season.
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