Tech
Microsoft Ends Secrecy Deals With Local Governments on Data Centers
Move follows growing backlash in Wisconsin and elsewhere over nondisclosure agreements on major projects.
Mar 20th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Vos Warns Data Centers Issue Could Cost Republicans Votes
Chastises GOP-Led Senate on '80 percent issue,' dropping bill to regulate data centers.
Mar 18th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Communities Face Scrutiny Over Data Center Secrecy
Town of Beloit is fifth Wisconsin community to sign a non-disclosure agreement.
Mar 17th, 2026 by Tom Kertscher
Neighbors Oppose 24-Hour Data Center Work In Port Washington
Residents cite lights, noise and dust, push petition opposing overnight construction.
Mar 15th, 2026 by Beatrice Lawrence, Wisconsin Public Radio
How Wisconsin Companies Are Benefitting From Data Center Boom
Orders stacking up for industrial companies.
Mar 5th, 2026 by Tom Kertscher
Legal Groups Warn AI Court Interpreters Could Jeopardize Rights
Backers say the bill cuts costs, but critics say errors could send people to jail unfairly.
Mar 5th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Council Opposes We Energies Data Center Plan
Ald. Dimitrijevic says proposal could leave ratepayers on the hook for new power plants.
Mar 4th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Could Expand School Cell Phone Ban
GOP wants to toughen law passed in October with 'bell-to-bell' ban on phones.
Mar 3rd, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Lawmakers Move To Ban Data Center Gag Orders On Local Officials
Bill would prohibit nondisclosure agreements on data center projects while preserving trade secret protections, sponsors say.
Feb 20th, 2026 by Trevor Hook, Wisconsin Public Radio
WI Senate Debates Competing Data Center Bills
Non-disclosure agreements, consumer costs, renewable energy key issues.
Feb 18th, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Sheriff Plans to Acquire Facial Recognition Technology
Plans deal with Biometrica company. 'Kind of shocking,' says board member.
Feb 17th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Community Group Files Suit Against Port Washington’s Data Center
Argues that subsidy not needed and tax incremental financing district invalid.
Feb 14th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
