Tech
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
County Covers Flock Cameras
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley signs resolution barring Flock in parks.
Oct 12th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Republicans Move To Repeal Data Center Tax Break They Once Championed
New bill would scrap a lucrative incentive for data centers that GOP lawmakers pushed into prior budget.
Oct 9th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Epic Turns To AI To Patch Security Flaws In Health Records System
Verona-based Epic used an Anthropic model to uncover risks that could let hackers slip in undetected.
Oct 9th, 2026 by Trevor Hook, Wisconsin Public Radio
Board Approves New Transmission Line, Despite Data Center Fears
Supervisors concerned that northwest side transmission line is trojan horse for data center development.
Oct 8th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee’s Data Center Moratorium Takes Key Step Forward
But will a hyperscaler ever seek to build in Milwaukee?
Oct 6th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
