Production Note: If you rely on the access to state public policy information and debate WisconsinEye provides, please consider a donation to help keep access to events like these open to all. Thank you! On September 16, 2026, Wisconsin Policy Forum will host a Madison Policy in a Pub event on “The Data Center Challenge: […]
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Production Note: If you rely on the access to state public policy information and debate WisconsinEye provides, please consider a donation to help keep access to events like these open to all. Thank you! The 2026 Legislative Council Study Committee on the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Health Care is directed to study current and […]
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Production Note: Without additional financial support, WisconsinEye will close its doors by early summer. If you rely on the access to state public policy information and debate WisconsinEye provides, please consider a donation to help keep access to events like these open to all. Thank you! On April 29, 2026, the annual UW-Madison Day at the Capitol featured Faculty Flash Talks […]
On March 4, 2026, the Senate Committee on Utilities, Technology and Tourism held a public hearing on the following: Senate Bill 1066 Relating to: use of artificial intelligence to deny prior authorization for medical necessity or experimental status. Senate Bill 758 Relating to: social media platforms’ treatment of minors and providing a penalty. Senate Bill […]
On March 3, 2026, the Senate Committee on Government Operations, Labor and Economic Development held a public hearing on the following: Assembly Bill 1034 Relating to: name, image, and likeness rights for University of Wisconsin System student athletes; maintenance costs for University of Wisconsin–Madison intercollegiate athletic facilities; and making an appropriation. Assembly Bill 377 Relating […]
On February 17, 2026, the Senate Committee on Utilities, Technology and Tourism held a public hearing on the following: Senate Bill 729 Relating to: large energy customer fees; electric utility very large customer class; a renewable resource tariff; building requirements for data centers; water usage by large customers; required pay rate on large-scale data center […]
On February 12, 2026, Wisconsin State legislators, clean energy advocates, workers, and allies hosted a news conference to propose a pause on data center construction in Wisconsin – until the implementation of effective and comprehensive regulation. Speakers: State Representative Darrin Madison (D-Milwaukee) State Representative Francesca Hong (D-Madison) Amy Barrilleaux – Communications Director of Clean Wisconsin […]