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Wisconsin Democrats Debate Data Center Future | Milwaukee News
Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial hopefuls are clashing over how to tame the data center boom—while agreeing it’s time to ditch the tax breaks. With 76% of voters seeing more harm than good, candidates unite on ending subsidies but split over whether to halt new builds or let communities decide. All want tech giants to pay for their own energy upgrades, but some push for a full pause to protect nature and local control, while others fear losing autonomy. The debate reveals a shared distrust of Big Tech and a push to redirect growth toward Wisconsin’s own innovation—ensuring profits don’t…
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