Poll: Wisconsinites overwhelmingly oppose data centers in their area MITCHELL SCHMIDT Sep 30, 2026 Sep 30, 2026 Updated 1 hr ago Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Roughly three out of four Wisconsinites say the costs of data centers outweigh the benefits, according to the latest poll from Marquette Law School.kAm%96 C6DF=ED @7 E96 =2E6DE A@==[ C6=62D65 (65?6D52J[ =2C86=J >:CC@C E96 4@?D:56C23=6 AF3=:4 AFD9324< 282:?DE E96 6?6C8J\9F?8CJ 52E2 46?E6CD 4@>:?8 E@ E96 DE2E6] tG6? 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Here's what to know about the 3 constitutional amendments on the Nov. 3 ballot The way constitutional amendments are presented to voters can often be difficult to understand. Such measures are crafted in a manner that ask…
On data centers, Crowley and Tiffany more alike than different It’s an issue that could play a key role in the Nov. 3 general election, as public animosity toward data centers continues to rise.
What’s with all the construction around the Capitol? State officials say most of the existing pavement around the Capitol was installed more than two decades ago and is showing wear.
Sale of 2 state-owned Downtown Madison buildings gets final approval The sale sets the stage for converting the 2.5-acre block that holds GEF 2 and 3 into a mix of apartments and commercial space.
