On March 18, 2026, the Wisconsin Public Service Commissions Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access met on the following agenda: 1. Welcome and Housekeeping 2. Public Comment 3. PSC Updates 4. Presentation: Broadband Intelligence, Year Three a. Ana Mancia, Principal, Boston Consultant Group (BCG) b. Majid Alivand, Data and Analytics Senior Manager, Boston Consultant Group […]
PRODUCTION NOTE: This floor session went into recess at approximately 9:00 PM on February 19, 2026. The session resumed on February 20, 2026. On February 19, 2026, the Wisconsin Assembly held a floor session on the following: SJR116 / AJR127: prohibiting the governor from using the partial veto to create or increase any tax or fee […]
On February 18, 2026, the Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access held a meeting on the following agenda: 1. Welcome and Housekeeping 2. Public Comment 3. PSC Updates 4. Presentation: Broadband Impact on Telehealth Kiersten Frobom, Senior Evidence Analyst, County Health Rankings and Roadmaps, University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute 5. Group Discussion 6. Next […]
On September 25, 2025, the Senate Committee on Utilities, Technology and Tourism held a public hearing on the following: Clearinghouse Rule 25-010 Relating to service rules for electrical utilities Senate Bill 395 Relating to: requirement for certain telecommunications providers to provide basic voice service
On September 23, 2025, the Wisconsin Counties Association hosted their Annual Conference in Sauk County. Coverage features events from Day 2 including: Broadband Proliferation: Can You Hear and See Me Now? Presentation Speaker: Ben Conard, Attorney, Attolles Law, s.c. Moderator: Tina Osterberg, County Administrator, Monroe County
Production Note: The start of WisEye’s coverage began as the meeting was in progress. On September 17, 2025 the Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access will meet on the following agenda: 1. Welcome and Housekeeping 2. Public Comment 3. PSC Updates 4. Presentation: New North Digital Skills Training Program a. Rebecca Deschane, Vice President, Talent […]
On May 7, 2025, the Assembly Committee on Ways and Means met on the following: Executive Session: Assembly Bill 140 Relating to: limitations on the total value of taxable property that may be included in a tax incremental financing district created in the city of Port Washington. Assembly Bill 183 Relating to: standard industrial classification […]
On April 30, 2025, the Assembly Committee on Ways and Means met on the following: Public Hearing: Assembly Bill 228 Relating to: tax incremental financing districts containing qualified data centers Assembly Bill 183 Relating to: standard industrial classification codes for linen supply and industrial launderers and modifying the manufacturing and agriculture tax credit. Assembly Bill […]
On March 19, 2025, the Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access met on the following agenda: Welcome and Housekeeping Public Comment PSC Updates Presentation on Post Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) – Drew Garner, Director of Policy Engagement, Benton Institute for Broadband and Society Group Discussion Next Steps Adjournment
On February 19, 2025, the Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access met on the following agenda: Welcome and Housekeeping Public Comment PSC Updates Governor’s Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence Presentation Group Discussion Next Steps Adjournment
The telehealth revolution has become more of an evolution. While telehealth usage is down from the heights of the COVID-19 crisis, it’s up from before the pandemic and continues to grow. Telehealth is boosting access for services like mental health. But, questions remain around reimbursement, broadband access and cost. Wisconsin Health News hosted a virtual […]