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 28, 2023, the Senate Committee on Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Children and Families held an executive session followed by a public hearing. Executive Session: Senate Bill 381: preadoption training formats Senate Bill 302: the statute of limitations for sexual contact with a child Senate Bill 477: attendance of children at public events […]
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 […]
On November 14, 2023, the Wisconsin State Assembly held a floor session on the following: Assembly Bill 62: assignment of dental benefits under health insurance; Assembly Bill 129: sexual assault by a health care provider and providing a penalty; Assembly Bill 133 / Senate Bill 134: farmland preservation agreements and tax credits; Assembly Bill 207 […]
On November 7, 2023, the Wisconsin State Assembly will hold a floor session on the following: Assembly Bill 95: eligibility for local office following removal; Assembly Bill 97 / Senate Bill 85: authorizing email for notice of public inland lake protection and rehabilitation district board business; Assembly Bill 98 / Senate Bill 105: signs along snowmobile trails that advertise nearby […]
On November 2, 2023, the Assembly Committee on Consumer Protection held an executive session followed by a public hearing. Executive Session: Assembly Bill 230: recreational vehicle manufacturers, distributors, and dealers, the definition of recreational vehicles, and providing a penalty Assembly Bill 453: adopting modifications to, and renaming, the Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act Assembly Bill 466: […]
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 27, 2023, WisconsinEye’s Rewind Host and CBS 58 Capitol Reporter Emilee Fannon and WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross reviewed this week in state politics. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Realtors Association). On this week’s episode: Brewers Deal Election Bills DNR Secretary to Retire Driver’s Education, Reckless Driving Bills Eliminating Race-Based Criteria for College META Lawsuit
On October 27, 2023, WisconsinEye’s Rewind Host and CBS 58 Capitol Reporter Emilee Fannon and WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross reviewed this week in state politics. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Realtors Association). On this week’s episode: Brewers Deal Election Bills DNR Secretary to Retire Driver’s Education, Reckless Driving Bills Eliminating Race-Based Criteria for College META Lawsuit
