Tech
After Federal Changes, Wisconsin Plans Again for Broadband Expansion
New Trump-era rules for $1 billion in funding for Wisconsin under Biden program.
Jul 14th, 2025 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public Radio
Developer Wants to Build Data Center Campus in Dane County
Huge project could include up to 15 buildings constructed over next decade.
Jul 9th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Microsoft, UWM Unveil New AI Lab
Lab aims to connect Wisconsin manufacturers with new automation technologies.
Jun 26th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Illinois Robotics Manufacturer Moving Headquarters to Franklin
Gov. Evers says expansion in Wisconsin will create more than 700 jobs.
Jun 16th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Lawmakers, Industry Experts Share Concerns About ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Preempting AI Regulation
Budget reconciliation bill in Congress would restrict states’ ability to regulate artificial intelligence.
Jun 12th, 2025 by Lorin Cox, Wisconsin Public Radio
Port Washington Annexes Land for Data Center
1,900 acres rezoned as Technology Campus, hoping to attract Google or Meta.
May 21st, 2025 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public Radio
An Iowa City With Five Microsoft Data Center Complexes Reveals What Wisconsin Can Expect
Microsoft keeps building and building in West Des Moines, with a great local impact.
May 15th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Will Huge Data Centers Boost Wisconsin’s Tax Revenues?
Critics say special sales tax exemption will give big tech companies millions.
May 14th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Will Power-Hungry Data Centers Increase Pollution in Wisconsin?
Critics say We Energies gas plant would hike pollution, energy costs for decades.
May 13th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
What Are Data Centers? How Will They Change Wisconsin?
Will support AI. Just one project could use as much energy as all of Milwaukee.
May 12th, 2025 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public Radio
How Wisconsin Woos Big Tech
Legislature passed tax exemption on land, site improvements, IT and electricity.
May 5th, 2025 by Bennet Goldstein
As Wisconsin Teachers Grapple With AI, Trump Calls for Greater Use
His executive order pushes artificial intelligence. State educators have mixed views.
Apr 29th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
