Wisconsin town becomes first in the nation to pass referendum restricting AI data center development

Port Washington, Wisconsin became the first city to pass a referendum restricting AI data center development, requiring voter approval for tax incentives over $10 million. The measure, supported by grassroots group Great Lakes Neighbors United, targets future projects but not the existing Vantage Data Centers deal. The initiative aligns with Trump's Stargate project, which aims to expand AI infrastructure across the U.S.