POLITICSWISCONSIN EXAMINER
Data centers are a big political issue; what should Wisconsin do about them?
Data center development has become a major political issue in Wisconsin, leading candidates Tom Tiffany and David Crowley to make competing promises. However, an analysis shows that both candidates have similar stances on regulation while accepting money from data center supporters. Professor Joel Rogers advises politicians to strictly regulate existing projects, inspect approvals against environmental standards, and immediately halt public funding for new facilities.
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