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DoorDash spends most lobbying in Wisconsin

The delivery app company DoorDash reported spending nearly $2 million in the first half of 2025 lobbying the Wisconsin Legislature, according to mandatory filings with the state, to pass a bill that would ban drivers from being classified as employees, thus blocking their ability to receive the corresponding benefits.

Experiment with GovAI ends for county

An experiment with GovAI will end later this month for Shawano County.

Matt Hietpas, technology services director, said after using the program since January, the county won’t renew its contract for another six months.

More communities say no AI data centers

Data centers are physical facilities that can house thousands of computer servers and networking equipment. They act as the backbone of the digital world, used to store, process and manage massive volumes of data for everything from cloud computing and video streaming to enterprise operations and artificial intelligence.

Panel puts brakes on data centers

Members of the Shawano County Planning, Development and Zoning Committee voted unanimously June 3 to halt development of data centers for the next 12 months.

City’s summer entertainment in full swing

The arrival of summer means that the city of Shawano’s parks and recreation department is unleashing its music and entertainment programs that have become common signs of summer.

Doc convicted of child porn wants new trial

An Oconto Falls doctor convicted in federal court on a combined five counts of producing and transporting child pornography is seeking a new trial alleging he was found guilty on inadmissible evidence.

Neopit couple sentenced for child neglect

A Neopit couple whose 9-month-old infant suffered broken bones and bruises while in their care were recently sentenced in federal court after being indicted on child abuse and neglect charges.

According to court documents:

Louis A. Tucker and Nyomi L.M. Acosta were arrested after Menominee Tribal Police received an anonymous tip about bruises on Acosta’s infant’s back, face and head that appeared to be made by an adult.

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