Data Centers & Politics: A new wave of backlash is hitting AI data centers nationwide, with residents pushing recalls, lawsuits, and ballot fights over power, water, noise, and rising bills—while Wisconsin’s own debate keeps heating up as voters weigh jobs against local costs. Surveillance Cameras: West Salem removed all six Flock license plate reader cameras, citing low local use, outside-agency demand, budget strain, and vandalism risk—part of a broader Wisconsin-and-beyond reckoning over camera privacy and data sharing. Health Tech & Policy: A report on DEA’s findings argues cannabis labeling is “not controlled and often significantly inaccurate,” raising concerns as FDA leadership changes loom. Healthcare Costs: A UW-Madison-led study finds Wisconsin hospital prices about 26% higher than Illinois, with a trade group disputing methods and pointing to market consolidation. Workforce & STEM: UW System proposes “Tech for Tomorrow” and “Accelerate Wisconsin” to speed university tech to market; Wisconsin Workforce Development Association wins $5M for reentry training tied to advanced manufacturing and emerging AI-related fields. Education & Research: UW-Stevens Point partners with Food + Farm Exploration Center for hands-on learning; Marshfield Clinic Research Institute names a new editor-in-chief for the Journal of Agromedicine. Local Tech in Action: Milwaukee launches a youth STEM initiative using impounded motorcycles, and election-night reporting issues in two Wisconsin counties highlight the operational risks of modem-based systems.