Tech
Foxconn Promises 1,300 New Jobs, $569 Million Expansion in Racine County
State WEDC could increase tax credits to $96 million to support this.
Nov 26th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Construction, Labor Leaders Say Data Centers Will Grow Jobs
Better than the shopping mall craze of the 1970s and 80s?
Nov 19th, 2025 by Royce Podeszwa, Wisconsin Public Radio
Meta to Invest $1 Billion on Beaver Dam Data Center
City will provide $110 million in bonds, up to $100 million for private project costs.
Nov 12th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Beware of Data Center Darkness
There's little transparency on these deals. No one knows what the impact on Wisconsin will be.
Nov 12th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Janesville Moves Forward With Data Center Plans
Council approves letter of intent despite residents speaking out against idea.
Nov 11th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Democratic Lawmakers Propose ‘Policy Framework’ For Wisconsin Data Centers
Companies would be required to comply with labor, energy and sustainability requirements.
Nov 7th, 2025 by Henry Redman
We Energies Plans Nine Power Projects With $5.5 Billion Cost
Utility wants to build 7 solar projects, 2 new gas plants to create almost three gigawatts of new power.
Nov 6th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Tech Could End ‘Did They Plow My Street?’ Questions
Software system will put new information in the public's hands.
Oct 30th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
The Debate Over Data Centers
Controversial for local communities. Candidates for state office may have to pick sides.
Oct 27th, 2025 by Steven Walters
ChatGPT Maker, Oracle Are Tenants of $15 Billion Port Washington Data Center
Developer, partners reveal new details about proposal.
Oct 23rd, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Will We Energies Customers Subsidize Data Centers?
The more details we learn about these projects the worse they look.
Oct 22nd, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Port Washington Data Center Requires $1.4 Billion Transmission Line Project
The route and price tag of the 90-mile line are drawing concern.
Oct 18th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
