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With Sharp Criticism, Regulators Approve Electric Rates For Facebook-Meta Data Center
Public Service Commission members blasted lack of transparency around the Beaver Dam data center.
May 8th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
We Energies CEO Says Another Data Center Announcement is Coming
Scott Lauber optimistic about projects in the pipeline.
May 7th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Could AI Be a Lifeline For Milwaukee Grocers?
Northwest side Sentry pivots to new system to monitor pricing, inventory and sales.
May 5th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Latest Marquette Poll Finds Deep Skepticism of Data Centers and AI
'There’s pretty much bipartisan skepticism, both here in Wisconsin and nationally.'
Apr 29th, 2026 by Royce Podeszwa, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Data Center Tax Break Will Cost Taxpayers More Than $2 Billion
A loss of $1.5 billion during construction and $369 million annually after that.
Apr 27th, 2026 by Tom Kertscher
State Regulators Change We Energies’ Data Center Rates to Protect Customers
Customers shouldn't pay 'a single cent' to subsidize data centers, PSC commissioner says.
Apr 26th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Thousands of Voters Chatted with AI Bot Before WI Supreme Court Election
1.1 million received AI messages from group looking to elect liberal judge Chris Taylor.
Apr 15th, 2026 by Steph Conquest-Ware, Wisconsin Public Radio
Democrats Vying for WI Governor Take on Data Centers, Climate Change
All 7 want more regulations on data center developments.
Apr 15th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Port Washington Residents Urge DNR, Deny Air Quality Permits for Data Center
Vantage centers could generate up to 48,500 tons of greenhouse gas emissions per year.
Apr 15th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Up and Down Ballot, Data Centers Becoming Issue for Voters
Across the state voters in local elections concerned about proposed developments.
Apr 14th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Data Centers Make Wisconsin The Wild West Of Energy, Advocates Say
Town hall participants decry case‑by‑case approvals and lack of a statewide plan for costs, water and climate impacts.
Apr 2nd, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Microsoft Ends Secrecy Deals With Local Governments on Data Centers
Move follows growing backlash in Wisconsin and elsewhere over nondisclosure agreements on major projects.
Mar 20th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
