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Cooke Campaign Demands Van Orden Stop Using AI Deepfake Attack Ads
Cease-and-desist letter alleges the Republican is defaming his Democratic challenger with fake videos.
Oct 1st, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Commission Endorses Milwaukee Data Center Moratorium After Fiery Hearing
After two hours of testimony, commission unanimously backs a one-year halt on new facilities citywide.
Sep 30th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Endorse Removing Flock from Parks
Issue has bipartisan support, but Sheriff's Office objects.
Sep 30th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Data Centers Power Wisconsin Construction Boom Despite Public Backlash
Half of new non-farm jobs came from construction as mega-projects rise in Mount Pleasant, Port Washington and Beaver Dam.
Sep 30th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Can Wisconsin Recoup Billions In Data Center Tax Breaks?
New analysis says income, utility and property taxes could offset lost sales tax revenue from big projects.
Sep 29th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Democrats See Opening In Long-Red Seat Over Data Center Tax Breaks
Rally in River Falls spotlights anger over a $1.6 billion exemption and its GOP author, Shannon Zimmerman.
Sep 27th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Foxconn Claims It Will Add 700 Jobs in Wisconsin
Company reports more than 1,000 employees currently working at Mount Pleasant campus.
Sep 23rd, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
How Data Center Politics Are Rewriting The 3rd District Playbook
From nicknames to attack ads, both parties test how far anti-data center sentiment will go in November.
Sep 23rd, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Judge Dismisses Challenge To Port Washington Data Center Subsidy
Ruling backs $15 billion campus incentives, but opponents vow to keep fighting the district.
Sep 23rd, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Mayor Picks AI-Focused Educator To Lead Milwaukee Public Library
Jean Darnell, a former school librarian and AI policy consultant, picked to lead $33 million department.
Sep 21st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
$8 Billion Amazon Pact Supercharges Generac’s Data Center Business
Stock jumps as Wisconsin manufacturer becomes long-term backup power supplier for AWS sites worldwide.
Sep 17th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee’s Data Center Moratorium Heads To First Public Hearing
But an exemption is proposed for one influential organization.
Sep 17th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
