On November 25, 2025, as Wisconsin weighs 47 new data-center proposals, questions about power supply, infrastructure and local economic impact will take center stage at the Tech Council luncheon on November 25, 2025. Panelists will address the significant energy consumption tied to modern search technology, the economic value data centers may bring to host communities, […]
On November 20, 2025, the Assembly Committee on Energy and Utilities met on the following: Executive Session: Assembly Bill 106 Relating to: exempting certain electric vehicle charging stations located at a residence from the electric vehicle charging tax Assembly Bill 399 Relating to: requirement for certain telecommunications providers to provide basic voice service Assembly Bill […]
On November 19, 2025, the Wisconsin Conservative Energy Forum hosted “Wisconsin Nuclear Energy Day” featuring the following agenda: 9:30 – 10:30 AM The Future of Nuclear Energy in Wisconsin Policy Panel featuring Sen. Julian Bradley, Sen. Jesse James, Rep. David Steffen, and Rep. Shae Sortwell. Moderated by former Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch 10:45 – 11:45 […]
On November 18, 2025, the Assembly Committee on Government Operations, Accountability, and Transparency will meet on the following: Executive Session: Assembly Bill 274 Relating to: the expiration of administrative rules Assembly Bill 275 Relating to: challenges to the validity of administrative rules and making an appropriation Assembly Bill 276 Relating to: statements of scope for […]
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 28, 2025, the Joint Committee on Information Policy and Technology held an informational hearing dealing with the subjects of High-Risk IT Projects, MyWisconsinID, and the Master Lease Program. Invited speakers include: Wisconsin Department of Administration Representatives
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 – […]
Energy storage is playing an increasingly important role in enabling clean and resilient energy systems. However, further innovation in storage is needed to reduce costs, increase efficiency, improve safety, and minimize environmental impacts. Wisconsin is home to several start-up companies in energy storage technology that are taking different approaches to addressing these challenges. On September […]
Even with a limited number of days in the current session, members of the state Assembly and Senate may take up several bills of importance to Wisconsin’s tech-based economy in coming months. Hear from veteran Capitol observers, on September 23, 2025, during a Tech Council Innovation Network luncheon in Madison. Panelists included Steve Lyons and […]
On September 23, 2025, the Wisconsin Counties Association held their Annual Conference in Sauk County. Coverage features events from Day 2 including: Emerging Cyber Trends: Hacking the Heartland Presentation Speaker: Seth Johnson, Senior Cyber Risk Professional, Charles Taylor Moderator: Nick Trimner, County Administrator, Price County