Wisconsin's Data Center Debate | Milwaukee News

Milwaukee News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 19, 2026 · 2m

Wisconsin’s next governor faces a heated battle over booming data centers, as voters overwhelmingly oppose their costs. Both top candidates, Democrat David Crowley and Republican Tom Tiffany, are attacking each other on the issue—Tiffany dubs Crowley “Data Center David,” while Crowley highlights Tiffany’s past support for easier construction laws. Neither backs a statewide ban, but both want stricter rules: Tiffany wants to slash tax subsidies for tech giants, while Crowley would tie them to green energy use and local hiring. They agree on letting communities vote on projects and banning…