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Data Centers Watch

Interested in data center news? The latest on stories we’re following

by Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch February 17, 2026February 17, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

The $46 billion in data centers proposed or under construction in Wisconsin continue to make news. Here are some of the latest updates.

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As Wisconsin weighs who should pay, another possible billion-dollar data center emerges

by Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch February 9, 2026February 9, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Data Centers Watch, Forward, Government

Data center boom spotlights Wisconsin’s Public Service Commission. Here’s what the agency does.

by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch February 9, 2026February 16, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Environment, Government

Wisconsin debates how to pay for the power-hungry AI boom

by Kari Lydersen / Canary Media January 30, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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DeForest announces it won’t move forward with controversial $12 billion data center

by Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch January 28, 2026January 28, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Opinion: How Wisconsin can protect consumers and the environment during the data center boom

by John Imes January 28, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Data Centers Watch, Forward, Government

At least four Wisconsin communities signed secrecy deals for billion-dollar data centers

by Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch January 26, 2026February 16, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Forward, Government

Data centers become a flashpoint in Wisconsin politics

by Jade Lozada / NOTUS January 22, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Pathways to success

Kewaunee County town staves off interest from data center developers

by Miranda Dunlap / Wisconsin Watch January 21, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Environment, Government

Disputes over clean energy may doom Wisconsin data center bills

by Kari Lydersen / Canary Media January 20, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Data center boom follows decades of declining electricity and water use in Wisconsin

by Rich Kremer / WPR January 13, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Forward, Government

Here are 5 Wisconsin political predictions for 2026 (and a review of our 2025 predictions)

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch January 5, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch