Tech
In a Wisconsin Land Rush, Data Centers Made Them Millionaires
But some sellers are dissatisfied, and nearby residents aren’t happy either.
Jul 13th, 2026 by Tom Kertscher and Paul Kiefer
Environmental Groups Sue DNR Over Port Washington Data Center Review
Lawsuit says state skipped a full environmental impact statement for the $15 billion project.
Jul 10th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin Regulators Refuse To Loosen Data Center Rules, Oracle Files Lawsuit
Oracle argues requirement could cost it $100 million per year. Rule designed to protect other customers.
Jul 10th, 2026 by Paul Kiefer
Data Centers Could Hike Wisconsin Energy Demand by 40% by 2032
Draft report: 72% of peak electricity load associated with 3 data center developments.
Jul 7th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Residents Sue Microsoft Over Noise From New Mount Pleasant Data Center
Sturtevant neighbors file a federal class action, alleging constant humming and property damage.
Jul 3rd, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Republicans And Democrat Unite To Defend State AI Authority
Anderson and Neylon back a national standard but reject efforts to tie states’ hands on AI regulation.
Jul 3rd, 2026 by Royce Podeszwa, Wisconsin Public Radio
Oracle Sues Wisconsin Regulators Over Data Center Financing Rules
Tech giant says PSC’s strict financial requirements could push its $15 billion Port Washington project elsewhere.
Jun 25th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Xcel Energy Proposal to PSC Pays Full Cost of Data Center Projects
State Public Service Commission has moved to tougher stance on data centers.
Jun 24th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Microsoft Finishes Constructing Mount Pleasant Data Center, Plans More
Construction of second data center starts. Village board approved up to 15 centers.
Jun 24th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
How a Driftless Area Data Center Deal Fell Apart
Big talk of $2 billion, 500-acre proposal faces some support and louder opposition.
Jun 23rd, 2026 by Tom Kertscher
Hundreds of Western Wisconsin Residents Gather to Reject Data Centers
Frustration with deals that appear to favor the financial interests of tech billionaires.
Jun 15th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
We Energies, Oracle Want Looser Financial Protections for Data Centers
Companies ask state regulators to require less collateral for new projects.
Jun 13th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
