Tech
Data Centers a Hot Issue As Governor’s Race Takes Off
Who will be tougher and smarter on data centers, Crowley or Tiffany?
Aug 18th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Oracle Drops Lawsuit Opposing Wisconsin Data Center Credit Rules
PSC's credit rating standards meant to protect ratepayers from risk of insolvent companies.
Aug 17th, 2026 by Paul Kiefer
City Financing Will Help Complete Bronzeville Arts and Tech Hub
Construction poised to start soon on next phase of $29 million development.
Aug 11th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Regulators Force Do-Over For $1.7 Billion Data Center Power Line Plan
PSC revokes ATC’s application for Port Washington project, calling it a moving target.
Aug 7th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Rapids Becomes Flashpoint In State’s Data Center Backlash
Residents, comedians and a former NYC mayor collide over plans for the historic mill property.
Aug 7th, 2026 by Avery Martinez, Wisconsin Public Radio
Why Madison Suburb of DeForest Shot Down $12 Billion Data Center Project
No developer had offered such wide-ranging community investments and protections. Yet it was rejected.
Aug 4th, 2026 by Tom Kertscher
American Transmission Co., We Energies Seek State Approval for Data Center Costs
Will it protect customers from paying for Mount Pleasant data center? 'The devil is in the details.'
Aug 3rd, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
$10 Billion Data Center Proposal in Central Wisconsin Dropped to Avoid Public Process
Town chair in Columbia County said process must be public; company didn't pursue a deal.
Aug 3rd, 2026 by Tom Kertscher
WEC CEO Says Oracle Will Meet Tough Data Center Finance Rules
Utility leader backs $15 billion Port Washington project despite lawsuit and credit downgrade.
Jul 31st, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Why We Support a Temporary Moratorium on New Data Centers
AI is transforming the economy, but we should not let wealthy corporations dictate the terms.
Jul 27th, 2026 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic and Ald. Russell W. Stamper, II
Francesca Hong’s Policy on Data Centers Is Unique
Only governor candidate to propose 1-year moratorium. What would it mean for Wisconsin?
Jul 20th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Oracle’s Credit Rating Cut Amid Data Center Legal Battle with WI Regulators
BBB- rating just about junk status. Trying to build $15B data center in Port Washington.
Jul 20th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
