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A large profile package on David Hoffmann, the new majority shareholder of Lee Enterprises, is running in all Lee Enterprises papers this weekend. We support his goals, but we also support independent, editorial integrity. Please follow the link to the story on this, and our full statement below: https://www.poynter.org/reporting-editing/2026/lee-enterprises-tells-its-papers-to-run-front-page-profile-of-chairman-and-billionaire-david-hoffmann-this-weekend/

Racine County Board Supervisor Jody Spencer is a lifelong Journal Times reader and recognizes that local reporters should make fair wages and not be replaced with artificial intelligence. She joined us June 15 at the Journal Times office when we presented our petition and several letters of support, including hers, to local management. Read Supervisor Spencer’s full statement below.

State legislators Rep. Ben DeSmidt , Rep. Tip McGuire and Sen. Bob Wirch recognize that reporters should make fair wages and have job protections from artificial intelligence. We urge Lee Enterprises to come to the table with a fair offer so we can reach a contract.

Today, Kenosha-Racine News Guild members presented our petition, which has more than 260 signatures, to local management to demand a fair contract. Read more below:

None of the reporters at the Kenosha News or the Racine Journal Times make a livable wage. Read more below:

Please support reporters at the Kenosha News and Racine Journal Times in our demands for better pay and job security from our company. This petition will be presented to company management.

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