AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFood Safety: Wisconsin health officials are tracking a growing E. coli and Salmonella outbreak tied to alfalfa sprouts from Minnesota, with CDC reporting 55 cases nationwide and hospitalizations. Public Health & Policy: A Wisconsin-focused vaccine reminder comes as measles resurges and new federal guidance would split MMR into separate visits, raising concerns as families weigh shifting rules. AI & Privacy: States are moving to curb secrecy around AI data centers, while Wisconsin’s own debate over AI deepfakes and election misuse keeps heating up. Surveillance Accountability: A Kenosha County deputy faces felony charges for alleged misuse of the Flock license-plate system to track a romantic partner. Higher Ed & Tech: UW system leaders propose a tuition-freeze deal tied to state funding, and colleges are already feeling impacts from new international student stay limits. STEM in Wisconsin: UW-Madison’s new College of Computing & AI aims to act as a “counterbalance” to industry, and a Wisconsin ORBIE Awards roundup spotlights top local CIOs. Local Science & Community: Researchers at Sardis unearthed a monumental 2,500-year-old statue, and a rare butterfly comeback story highlights conservation wins.
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