Great Lakes Neighbors United
Coverage of Great Lakes Neighbors United in the Nexus archive.
- Hundreds of western Wisconsin residents gather to celebrate local culture, reject data centers
Over 500 residents in western Wisconsin gathered in Eau Claire to oppose hyperscale data centers, citing concerns about land preservation and corporate influence. The event, organized by groups like Grassroots Organizing Western Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Farmers Union, highlighted community resistance to projects by companies such as Microsoft and Meta.
- 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.