Public Health Oversight: A Republican-led U.S. Senate panel voted 8-7 to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt after he repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment during a COVID-19 hearing, escalating a long-running dispute over pandemic decisions. Wisconsin Data Center Policy: A new UW–Madison report argues Wisconsin needs statewide, enforceable rules for AI data centers—especially around who pays for energy and grid upgrades—warning current protections aren’t consistent across utilities. Local Tech & Industry: Milwaukee School of Engineering held spring 2026 graduations for several Oconomowoc students in engineering and software tracks, underscoring the region’s STEM pipeline. Agriculture & Water: UW-Madison Extension is hosting a Soil, Nitrogen, and Irrigation Management Field Day in Chippewa County focused on nutrient management and irrigation efficiency. Skilled Trades: Hopewell High School won a professional carpentry tool kit grant to support student-run manufacturing using CNC and automation. Community Health Research: A Milwaukee-area anal cancer screening study is enrolling eligible adults, offering compensation for two visits. Surveillance Cameras: A rural-focused report says nearly 800 agencies use ALPR systems, raising privacy and misuse concerns as communities reconsider camera contracts.