Teacher pipeline in focus: Wisconsin’s teacher apprenticeship program aimed at easing the educator shortage is “stalling,” with early reporting highlighting how hard it is to scale a new route into classrooms. Workforce & AI training: The state’s DWD opened applications for WisTRAIN employer grants to fund advanced manufacturing and AI skills, including apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeship programs. Classroom staffing shakeup: Milwaukee Public Schools approved a revised $1.6B budget for 2027 that adds hundreds of positions—especially paraprofessionals and teachers—while cutting some central office roles. Privacy tech debate: Illinois lawmakers proposed limits on police use and retention of automated license plate reader data, reflecting a wider pushback on AI-driven surveillance. Public safety tech in WI: Monona police used a Grappler device to end a high-speed pursuit, described as possibly the first successful Wisconsin field deployment. Health & research: Wisconsin tick season coverage points to higher Lyme risk, while Milwaukee County marked ALS Awareness Month with a unanimous board resolution. Community tech access: Greenfield families received free laptops through a partnership effort to boost digital access and skills. Agriculture innovation: A modified cover crop cost-share program is drawing more farmer interest after higher incentives and more flexible enrollment.