AI Surveillance Oversight: Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley is widening an investigation into AI-assisted surveillance, sending letters to Axon, Motorola Solutions and Verkada asking for details on data collection and retention tied to systems like Flock. Privacy & Policing in Milwaukee: Even after Milwaukee Police paused facial recognition use, cases still being prosecuted raise questions about disclosure and misidentification risk, especially for non-white residents. Election Security Anxiety: A national election-rights story highlights officials’ fears that federal actors could interfere with voting administration, while Milwaukee audit logs reportedly show no evidence of election fraud in a recent tabulator error. Health Costs in Wisconsin: A UW-Madison study finds Wisconsin hospitals charge about 26% more than comparable Illinois hospitals for the same inpatient procedures, including within the same parent system. Conservation Milestone: Wisconsin’s State Natural Areas Program marks 75 years, protecting hundreds of sites for long-term protection, research and public education. Infrastructure Under Threat: Reuters reports alleged Russian undersea drills targeting critical internet cables, underscoring how fragile global connectivity could be in conflict. Local Tech & Industry: AirPro plans to expand in Rhinelander, adding jobs with new manufacturing equipment supported by state tax credits. Agriculture & Food Systems: Wisconsin researchers and local reporting keep spotlighting regenerative farming’s appeal and the broader pressures reshaping farm and food economics.