On February 4, 2026, the Assembly Committee on Science, Technology, and AI held a public hearing on the following: Assembly Bill 892 Relating to: digital asset staking and the state’s securities laws Assembly Bill 959 Relating to: the legal status of artificial intelligence Assembly Bill 965 Relating to: artificial intelligence systems that simulate humanlike relationships […]
On February 4, 2026, Representatives Adam Neylon (R-Pewaukee) and Nate Gustafson (R-Omro) were joined by cryptocurrency advocates from Wisconsin at a news conference to advocate for Assembly Bill 892. AB 892 removes outdated securities laws so Wisconsin crypto investors can access their benefits through staking. The news conference was held prior to AB 892 being […]
On November 5, 2025, the Assembly Committee on Science, Technology, and AI met on the following: Executive Session: Assembly Bill 530 Relating to: the operation of drones over school property and providing a penalty Assembly Bill 415 Relating to: use restrictions on state and local government electronic devices Assembly Bill 377 Relating to: establishing English […]
On October 22, 2025, the Assembly Committee on Science, Technology, and AI held a public hearing on the following: Assembly Bill 377 Relating to: establishing English as the official state language, use of artificial intelligence or other machine-assisted translation tools in lieu of appointing English language interpreters, and use of English for governmental oral and […]
On October 8, 2025, the Assembly Committee on Science, Technology, and AI held an informational hearing on past audits on informational technology and the state of cybersecurity in Wisconsin. Legislative Audit Bureau Information Technology Audit Findings summarized in: Biennial Report, January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2020 (report 21-1) Biennial Report, January 1, 2021 – […]
On October 3, 2025, WisconsinEye’s Rewind Host and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel State Government and Politics Reporter Jessie Opoien reviewed this week in state politics. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Realtors Association). On this week’s episode: Federal shutdown Governor’s Race SCOWIS Race Veterans Homes Closures Medical Cannabis AI Bill Becomes Law Lincoln Hills/Copper […]
On October 3, 2025, WisconsinEye’s Rewind Host and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel State Government and Politics Reporter Jessie Opoien reviewed this week in state politics. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Realtors Association). On this week’s episode: Federal shutdown Governor’s Race SCOWIS Race Veterans Homes Closures Medical Cannabis AI Bill Becomes Law Lincoln Hills/Copper […]
On September 23, 2025, the Wisconsin Counties Association hosted their Annual Conference in Sauk County. Coverage features events from Day 2 including: AI and Local Government: Challenges, Opportunities, and Next Steps Panel Discussion Speakers: Bill Oemichen, Professor of Practice – Law, UW-Madison Division of Extension; Kyle Cranmer, Data Science Institute Director, UW-Madison; Megan Poindexter, Office […]
On September 10, 2025, Rotary Club of Madison hosted Remzi Arpaci-Dusseau to present information about CDIS, the newest and fastest growing school at UW-Madison. His presentation focuses on its origins, current projects and programs, and new directions, in particular as related to the ongoing “AI moment” in the world.
On August 28, 2025, the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce hosted a Lunch(UP)date featuring a conversation with President of the Wisconsin Technology Council Tom Still. Topics include Still’s impending retirement, his impact on the state’s tech sector, and the future of the WTC.
On August 20, 2025, Forward Fest features a session on AIpocalypse – a bold, live studio experience that dives into the cultural, economic, and existential stakes of Artificial General Intelligence. Hosted by Matt Boatright-Simon, Founder and CEO of Speak Studio. Guests include: Lyndon Barrois – Artist and Animator Dr. Kaiping Chen – Associate Professor in […]