On March 4, 2024, the Governor’s Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence held a meeting in Oshkosh with presentations from Anupam Khare, senior vice president and chief information officer of Oshkosh Corp., and Amanda Ballantyne, executive director of the AFL-CIO Technology Institute. Other speakers included: DWD Secretary – Amy Pechacek DOA Secretary – Kathy […]
On February 20, 2024, the Wisconsin State Assembly will hold a floor session on the following: Assembly Joint Resolution 112: prohibiting the governor from using the partial veto to create or increase any tax or fee (first consideration); Assembly Bill 29: a sales and use tax exemption for precious metal bullion; Assembly Bill 91: exempting […]
On February 13, 2024, the Wisconsin State Legislature held a floor session on the following: Assembly Bill 100: funding for reduction of infiltration and inflow in connecting laterals and sewer lines; Assembly Bill 180: establishing a hotline for employers interested in hiring individuals with a conviction record; Assembly Bill 197: procedures for reviewing commercial building […]
On February 7, 2024, the Assembly Committee on Energy and Utilities and the Senate Committee on Utilities and Technology held a joint informational hearing on the “Evolution of Energy” in Wisconsin featuring the following speakers: Virent, Inc. President and General Counsel, David Kettner Realta Fusion, Inc. Cofounder and CEO, Kieran Furlong X-energy Vice President of […]
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 24, 2024, the Assembly Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety held an executive session and a public hearing on the following: Executive Session: Assembly Bill 730: the distribution of certain materials to minors Assembly Bill 615: creating a task force on missing and murdered African American women and girls Assembly Bill 968: […]
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 […]
On January 16, 2024, the Wisconsin State Assembly held a floor session on the following: Assembly Bill 16 / Senate Bill 21: the value of tangible personal property allowed in state correctional facilities; Assembly Bill 42: selection of architects and engineers for state project; Assembly Bill 90: third-party processing of applications for occupational therapists and occupational […]
On January 11, 2024, the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety held a public hearing on the following: Senate Bill 517: court-issued criminal complaints if the person’s actions were in selfdefense Senate Bill 836: imposing conditions on a juvenile between a plea hearing and a factfinding hearing or disposition hearing Senate Bill 553: representations […]
