🌱 How a $2 million lobbying blitz connects back to La Crosse
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In today's newsletter:
- How a $2 million lobbying blitz connects back to La Crosse
- How did UW-La Crosse rally back in Saturday’s softball showdown?
Today's riddle: Which rock group has four members who can't sing or play instruments ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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📰 News we're reading
• One company spent $2 million lobbying Wisconsin lawmakers last year to support a single bill (lacrossetribune.com) — A statewide look at DoorDash’s $2 million push for a Wisconsin bill is paired with a sidebar of La Crosse headlines, from a new River Point District restaurant to a UW-La Crosse-area apartment fire. While the main story centers on lobbying in Madison, the related links highlight recent crime, education, and human-interest developments around La Crosse neighborhoods. 
• LOCAL COLLEGES: Blugold softball team splits with La Crosse (leadertelegram.com) — UW-La Crosse’s softball team split a WIAC doubleheader at home against UW-Eau Claire, rallying late to take the second game after dropping the first. The roundup also notes Blugolds baseball being swept by UW-Platteville and women’s lacrosse falling to nationally ranked Colorado College.
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