On February 26, 2025, the Joint Committee on Employment Relations held a public hearing and executive session on the following: Tentative Collective Bargaining Agreements 2024-25 tentative collective bargaining agreement between the State of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin State Building Trades Negotiating Committee on behalf of the building trades crafts collective bargaining unit 2024-25 tentative collective […]
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
On February 7, 2025, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin held a prehearing conference on Badger Hollow Wind Farm LLC. This determines the parties, the issues, the schedule, and any other matter that will facilitate the proceeding. The application of Badger Hollow Wind Farm LLC is for a certificate of public convenience and necessity to […]
On January 28, 2025, the University of Wisconsin Energy Institute hosted a forum to explore the potential demands that the growth of AI and data centers may place on the grid and what can be done to mitigate its environmental impact (e.g. improving energy efficiency of computing, or locating and operating data centers in ways […]
Four change-minded companies talked about research, innovation and workforce needs at a Tech Council Innovation Network luncheon on January 28, 2025. Panelists included: Elizabeth Hagerman, executive director for the Isthmus Project, the innovation arm of UW Health Sara Mann, vice president of commercial excellence at Promega Steve Nieland, vice president of software engineering and controls for Faith Technologies Krystal […]
On January 10, 2025, the State Building Commission met on the following agenda to review and act on the UW-System – Comprehensive Budget Adjustments and Authority to Construct item.
On December 20, 2024, WisconsinEye’s Rewind Host and CBS 58 Capitol Reporter Emilee Fannon and WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross review this week in state politics. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Realtors Association). On this week’s episode: School Safety Debate Legislative Priorities in 2025 Funding for Building Projects in Limbo GOP Electors Certify Trump’s Win AG Kaul to Challenge Trump Administration WisPolitics Stock Picks
On December 20, 2024, WisconsinEye’s Rewind Host and CBS 58 Capitol Reporter Emilee Fannon and WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross review this week in state politics. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Realtors Association). On this week’s episode: School Safety Debate Legislative Priorities in 2025 Funding for Building Projects in Limbo GOP Electors Certify Trump’s Win AG Kaul to Challenge Trump Administration WisPolitics Stock Picks
On December 13, 2024, the Wisconsin Policy Forum hosted a Forum Friday event focusing on how Wisconsin will fund its transportation system in the years to come amid new challenges including inflation and the adoption of electric vehicles. The event features a presentation on findings from a Forum report and a panel discussion. Panelists include: […]
On December 9, 2024, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s Transportation Projects Commission (TPC) met on the following agenda: Roll call Governor and Secretary opening statements Approve minutes Major Highway Program overview: August 2024 TPC Report summary TPC roles and responsibilities Project recommendations: I-39/90/94 from US 12 (Madison) to US 12 (Wisconsin Dells) US 51 from […]
On September 24, 2024, the Wisconsin Counties Association held their Annual Conference in La Crosse, Wisconsin. This segment covers a workshop featuring discussion on a multi-pronged approach the county has developed in collaboration with the UW-Madison Division of Extension. Speakers include: Kelly Westlund, Housing Outreach Educator, UW-Madison Division of Extension Mark Abeles-Allison, County Administrator, Bayfield […]