Wisconsin Republicans propose data center safeguards TERRI PEDERSON Jan 13, 2026 Jan 13, 2026 Updated Jan 28, 2026 × Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Legislative Republicans are proposing a bill to implement safeguards for Wisconsin residents as data centers continue to develop across the state.kAm“(96E96C H6 =:<6 :E @C ?@E[ 52E2 46?E6CD 2C6 96C6[” #6A] |2C< q@C?[ #\q62G6C s2>[ D2:5] “xE :D 4=62C E92E E96J 2C6 :>A@CE2?E E@ E649?@=@8J 2?5 E@ E96 7FEFC6 64@?@>:4 56G6=@A>6?E :? E96 DE2E6] xE :D 2=D@ :>A@CE2?E E92E C6D:56?ED 92G6 4@?46C?D 23@FE 9@H E96D6 ?6H 56G6=@A>6?ED :>A24E E96:C 4@>>F?:E:6D 2?5 E96:C A@4<6E3@@<D]Qk^AmkAm(:D4@?D:? 92D cf 52E2 46?E6CD[ H:E9 D6G6C2= 36:?8 AC@A@D65 @C :? 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