Tech
Wisconsin PSC Public Hearing on Data Centers Draws Public Outcry
Critics say all ratepayers will be charged for 25% of data centers' infrastructure costs.
Feb 11th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Alliant Energy Proposes Special Electric Rates for Meta’s Data Center
But document hides details, including amount of energy needed and termination costs.
Feb 11th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Facing Pushback, MPD Halts Use of Facial Recognition Technology
If not, Fire & Police Commission, Common Council are poised to step in.
Feb 10th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Bill Would Put Guardrails On Teen Use Of Humanlike AI Chatbots
Measure would ban certain suggestions to minors, but industry warns rules are too broad and intrusive.
Feb 5th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Assembly Passes GOP Bill to Regulate Data Centers
Democrats say bill will constrain renewable energy, cause higher emissions.
Jan 21st, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Microsoft Wants to Build 15 More Data Centers in Mount Pleasant
Would be part of two campuses worth more than $13 billion.
Jan 20th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Microsoft President Supports Law to Regulate WI Data Centers
Brad Smith releases Community-First AI Infrastructure proposal.
Jan 14th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Where Do 9 Candidates for Governor Stand on Data Centers?
Hong calls for moratorium, Hughes, Schoemann see 'opportunity.'
Jan 13th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
40 Data Centers In Wisconsin Will Hike Electricity Usage
AI race reversing a decade-long decline in electricity, report finds.
Jan 11th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Proposal Would Allow Driverless Cars in Wisconsin
Bill would create a safety board and permitting process for autonomous vehicles.
Jan 8th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
AI Boom Hits Home in Waldo, WI
Pristine creek, protected woods and wetlands caught in a spreading network of high-voltage power lines.
Jan 5th, 2026 by Christian Thorsberg
Wisconsin Ratepayers Owe $1 Billion on Shuttered Power Plants
Will ramp-up for energy-hungry data centers end with more 'stranded assets'?
Dec 22nd, 2025 by Tom Kertscher and Paul Kiefer
