How much power do cities have over data centers?

A Wisconsin referendum highlights the limits of local authority and the growing need for cities to negotiate community benefits and cost protections, experts say.

Senators Demand Funding Release for $1.8B Blatnik Bridge Replacement

Why are three US senators from Wisconsin and Minnesota demanding release of $1.05B in federal funding for the new crossing between the two states?

US Justice Dept. Seeks Stay of June 16 Enbridge Line 5 Shutdown

Why is the Justice Dept. stepping into the Line 5 fight now—and what does a looming June shutdown mean for an unfinished Wisconsin reroute?

Wisconsin Road Trip Inspires Design of the Nature & Culture Museum of Wisconsin

It was a field trip like no other. Before breaking ground on the $240-million Nature & Culture Museum of Wisconsin, the project team packed into cars for a seven-day, 28-stop road tour across Wisconsin.

$15B Stargate data center breaks ground in Wisconsin

Crews officially began the first phase of construction on the Oracle, OpenAI and Vantage Data Centers facility and expect to complete the project, dubbed Lighthouse, in 2028.