State Navigate Poll finds Hong maintains lead in Democratic primary for governor (UNDATED)
A final pre-election poll finds Francesca Hong with a 22-point lead in Wisconsin’s Democratic Primary for governor. State Navigate Poll executive director Chaz Nuttycombe said the Democratic Socialist from Madison polled at 44% when leaners are included, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley is at 22% and state Senator Kelda Roys of Madson at 11%. The poll of 1473 likely primary voters was conducted Monday through Thursday of this week. It has a margin of error of plus or minus 2.3% and included 573 likely voters who participated in a survey at the end of July which also showed Hong at 44%. Mary Radcliffe with State Navigate said Hong does best with those who’ve not voted in any of the last four primaries – where she leads by 50 points. But that lead is just 8 points among those who’ve voted in all of the last four primaries for Wisconsin governor. Yoters that say they make less than $30,000 a year favor Hong by 18 percentage points while voters who make over $150,000 a year favored her by 28 percentage points.
Lambeau Ladies: new book chronicles lives of 1960s Packers wives (GREEN BAY)
They were nutritionists, financial advisors, event planners, and the ‘team behind the team.’ Stories from Green Bay Packers wives from the 1960s take center stage in a new book called Lambeau Ladies: The Boundary Breaking Women Behind Lombardi’s Packers. Several local launch parties were held in northeast Wisconsin over the weekend. Co-Author Katherine Biskupic wrote the book with her mom Laura Kostelnik Biskupic. Their dad & grandpa Ron Kostelnik played defensive tackle for the green and gold from 1961-1968. 30 ‘Lambeau Ladies’ are featured in the book. You can buy it through the Wisconsin Historical Society and other retailers.
Prep work is the key to eating healthy on a budget, says UW Extension (UNDATED)
More and more working families are turning to food benefits and food pantries for their meals, and that can make eating healthy harder. UW Extension Food Health scientist Dr. Beth Olsen says it’s not just that fresh foods can be more expensive, it’s hard finding the time to actually cook. If you have a freezer and a slow cooker, consider making a large stew or meal and freezing away servings for the rest of the week. Most of all, says Olsen, don’t fret over missing the time to cook and just having something to eat.
Limit your digital footprint with some tips from UW-Madison (MADISON)
Do what you can to limit the amount of data you’re handing out to businesses and services. UW-Madison information researcher Dorothea Salo says given the amount of data breaches that happen regularly now it’s wise to be skeptical of what info a company wants from you. “You can ask, why do you need this information?” Keep a robust ad blocker on your computer and devices, since bad online ads are the number one source of malware on the internet. Salo says it’s also a great idea to freeze your credit as soon as possible and keep it frozen until you need to take out a loan or complete a major purchase.
Tips for making a purchase at a fair this summer (UNDATED)
With fair season underway across Wisconsin, the Better Business Bureau is urging consumers to think before they buy. The BBB says fairgoers should know exactly who they’re dealing with, especially when vendors may be traveling from out of state. Consumers are encouraged to keep contact information and get refund or exchange policies in writing. The BBB also recommends avoiding impulse purchases by taking time to compare prices and consider whether an item is really needed. Some purchases may qualify for the Federal Trade Commission’s three-day cooling-off rule, but exceptions apply.
Evers appeals FEMA denial for disaster relief (UNDATED)
Wisconsin is appealing FEMA’s denial of disaster aid. Governor Tony Evers has filed an appeal with FEMA after the federal government denied Wisconsin’s request for disaster assistance tied to severe storms and flooding in April. The state is seeking public assistance for Racine County and hazard mitigation funding statewide. Evers says the aid is needed to help communities rebuild damaged infrastructure, including roads affected by failing culverts in Racine County. The governor has criticized the Trump administration’s denial of the original request, calling it political.