On February 6, 2024, the Wisconsin Counties Association held their annual legislative conference in Madison, Wisconsin. This features event coverage from Day 1. Agenda: 9:00 a.m. | Welcome & Pledge of Allegiance Lance Pliml, Chair, WCA Board of Directors 9:05 a.m. | Opening Remarks – Mark D. O’Connell, WCA President & CEO 9:10 a.m. | […]
Members of the Speaker’s Task Force on Artificial Intelligence have introduced their report and legislation that they hope strikes a balance between protecting consumers and allowing the AI economy to thrive in Wisconsin. Sometimes referred to as the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the explosion of Artificial Intelligence has state legislatures across the country rushing to regulate. […]
Members of the Speaker’s Task Force on Artificial Intelligence have introduced their report and legislation that they hope strikes a balance between protecting consumers and allowing the AI economy to thrive in Wisconsin. Sometimes referred to as the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the explosion of Artificial Intelligence has state legislatures across the country rushing to regulate. […]
On January 22, 2024, the Governor’s Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence held a meeting. Agenda: Welcome and housekeeping Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Assistant Deputy Secretary Jenny Sereno Agency Updates and Task Force Progress DWD Secretary Amy Pechacek DOA Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld Speakers Stephanie Wright, Chief Operating Officer, US Center for Advanced Manufacturing […]
From increased consolidation to a persistent workforce crisis to the advent of artificial intelligence, the Wisconsin healthcare system is transforming fast. Hospital and health system leaders discuss how they are guiding their organizations through change during the Wisconsin Health News annual Hospital CEO Roundtable on December, 12, 2023. Panelists: Dr. Imran Andrabi, CEO, ThedaCare Gabrielle […]
On December 6, 2023, the Assembly Speaker’s Task Force on Artificial Intelligence held an informational hearing featuring invited testimony. Speakers: NetChoice Steve DelBianco – President & CEO Reason Foundation Spence Purnell – Director of Technology Policy Americans For Prosperity Senior Policy Analyst – Technology & Innovation BSA: The Software Alliance Matthew Lenz – Senior Director, […]
On November 20, 2023, Governor’s Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence – Industries, Occupations, and Skills Subcommittee met on the following agenda: Round-up from Session 1 – WEDC CEO and Secretary Missy Hughes SurveyMonkey results – DWD Assistant Deputy Secretary Jenny Sereno Present initial research findings identifying industries, occupations, and skillsets most likely to […]
On November 20, 2023, the Governor’s Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence – Equity and Economic Opportunity Subcommittee met on the following agenda: Round-up from Session 1 – DWD Secretary Amy Pechacek SurveyMonkey results – DWD Assistant Deputy Secretary Jenny Sereno Initial research findings regarding underutilized talent pools and marginalized or underrepresented groups in […]
Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #211 creating the Governor’s Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence to gather and analyze information and produce an advisory action plan to identify the current state of generative artificial intelligence’s (AI) impact on Wisconsin’s labor market and develop informed predictions regarding its implications for the near term and future. On October […]
On October 11, 2023, the Speaker’s Task Force on Artificial Intelligence held a public hearing along with hearing from the following invited speakers: Google Chris Hein (Director of Engineering for the Google Public Sector) National Conference of State Legislatures Heather Morton (Director, Financial Services, Technology & Communications) Adobe Nick Gatz (Manager, State Government Relations) SAS Analytics […]
Healthcare organizations are using artificial intelligence to cut administrative costs and address labor concerns, and see the potential for improved diagnoses and more effective treatment decisions. On September 12, 2023, Wisconsin Health News held a panel conversation at the Madison Club to examine the current state of artificial intelligence in healthcare and discuss what’s on […]
