Tech
Janesville Passes Referendum Limiting Data Centers, Part of National Wave
41 ballot measures passed in last week's election as nation and Wisconsin resist centers.
Nov 10th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Potawatomi Plans to Test Milwaukee’s Data Center Moratorium
Tribe-owned entity seeks 59,000-square-foot expansion of west side data center.
Nov 9th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
After Cyberattack, Rural Washburn County Upping Security
Multiple cyberattacks have hit Wisconsin cities and counties in last two years.
Nov 9th, 2026 by Avery Martinez, Wisconsin Public Radio
Public Officials Use of Signal App Erodes Trust
Communications can be completely innocent — or a way to evade public records.
Nov 3rd, 2026 by Robert Chappell
How The Tax Break for Data Centers Was Passed
$1.9 billion annual handout to massive tech companies quietly put into 2023-25 budget.
Oct 26th, 2026 by Steven Walters
Judge Dismisses Suit Opposing Port Washington Residents New Power
Angry over data center, voters passed ordinance requiring their approval of TID deals over $10 million.
Oct 21st, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Voters Hate Data Centers, But May Not Affect Election
Strong bipartisan opposition across state though only 5% in polls say it's a top issue.
Oct 20th, 2026 by Avery Martinez, Wisconsin Public Radio
ACLU Wisconsin Sues Over Warrantless Use of Flock Cameras
Seeks state Supreme Court ruling on camera surveillance of all citizens driving cars.
Oct 19th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Data Center NDAs Far More Extensive Than Public Knew
WEDC signed at least five secrecy pacts on billion-dollar AI projects, some nearly two years before residents were told.
Oct 16th, 2026 by Tom Kertscher
Microsoft Shrinks Data Center Count, Grows Footprint In Mount Pleasant
Village planners back a revised plan with fewer buildings but more than 5.8 million square feet of space.
Oct 15th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Crowley Calls for AI, Social Media Regulation
Democratic candidate for governor's 11-point plan targets addictive social media, AI scams.
Oct 14th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Council Unanimously Approves Data Center Moratorium
Milwaukee is hitting pause on any centers, with goal of creating 'right regulatory rules.'
Oct 13th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
