Assembly passes fast-tracked data center bill, sending it to Senate
AB 840 requires the Public Service Commission to ensure that ratepayers will be insulated from new utility costs linked to data centers and requires any renewable energy facilities principally serving the data center to be hosted on-site.
Rep. Rodriguez: Protecting ratepayers from data center costs
MADISON – The Wisconsin Assembly convened today to consider a variety of bills, including one that would substantially change how data centers are regulated and built in Wisconsin. Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) joined her Assembly colleagues in supporting the proposal.
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Wisconsin families are paying $1,560 more due to inflation under federal Republican rule
After a full year of Republican rule in Washington, prices are rising across the board due to their reckless policies backed by Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil. A new study from the Joint Economic Committee released today shows the average
Rep. Krug: Assembly Republicans pass data center regulations to protect Wisconsin residents and communities
(Madison) – To help address public concern across the state, Assembly Republicans passed regulations on data centers to help protect Wisconsin residents and communities. Rep. Krug joined his Republican colleagues in approving this important legislation today. “With the increased interest
Rep. Rivera-Wagner: Opposes rushed Republican data center bill
Madison — During today’s Assembly floor session, State Representative Amaad Rivera Wagner (D-Green Bay) voted “no” on Assembly Bill 840, a Republican led data center bill that was rushed through the Legislature without adequate protections for ratepayers or meaningful input from
Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation: Civics Games transition to Universities of Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation (WNAF) has announced that the management of the Foundation’s Wisconsin Civics Games will transition to the Universities of Wisconsin, effective this year. The WNAF launched the Wisconsin Civics Games in 2018 to address the growing
Pollnow campaign: Nate Pollnow announces campaign for secretary of state
WATERTOWN — Farmer and small businessman Nate Pollnow launched his campaign to become Wisconsin’s next Secretary of State during a supporter event today that drew more than 120 people. “I think our state’s founders meant for the Secretary of State
Rep. Allen: Assembly passes data center accountability legislation
Madison, WI -Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) today voted in favor of Assembly Bill 840, which implements robust protections for ratepayers, natural resources, and communities in relation to large data centers. The legislation, coauthored by Rep. Allen, ensures responsible data center
Berman campaign: Mitchell Berman slams Bryan Steil’s watered-down bill that does NOT ban stock trading, instead allows lawmakers to keep gaming the system
RAYMOND, Wis. – ER nurse and Democratic candidate for Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District, Mitchell Berman, is calling out Congressman Bryan Steil’s “Stopping Insider Trading Act” as a misleading attempt at reform. “This bill doesn’t ban insider trading. It’s a watered-down, plagiarized
Rep. Snyder: Hosts hometown hero, votes to protect Wisconsinites from data centers
Madison… Today, Representative Patrick Snyder (R-Weston) hosted Jane Graham Jennings as a Hometown Hero during the State Assembly’s Floor Session. Jane Graham Jennings was chosen to receive this honor due to her long service as the Executive Director of the Women’s
Rep. Moses: Farm or petri dish? Assembly passes Moses bill for lab-grown meat transparency
Madison…Representative Clint Moses (R-Menomonie) voted for Assembly Bill 554 on the Assembly Floor earlier today. This legislation would require any lab-grown meat to be labeled as such before it is sold in Wisconsin “This bill is simply about transparency within
Sen Jacque: Veteran ID eligibility expansion one step away from becoming law
MADISON… Legislation authored by Sen. André Jacque (New Franken) to expand eligibility for the state’s veteran identifier program unanimously passed the State Assembly Tuesday, and will now be sent to Governor Tony Evers for his signature. All 50 states currently
Rep. Zimmerman: data center bill passes Assembly
Madison, WI — Assembly Bill 840, authored by Representative Shannon Zimmerman (R – River Falls), was passed during today’s floor session. After passage of the bill, he released the following statement: “Data centers are becoming a foundational component of today’s
Rep. Moore Omokunde: “Assembly Republicans are unserious about regulating data centers and solving Wisconsin’s affordability crisis”
MILWAUKEE– During the Wisconsin State Assembly’s floor session today, Assembly Bill 840 passed 53-44, and was then immediately messaged to the Senate. State Representative Supreme Moore Omokunde made the following statement about the bill and vote: “Assembly Bill 840 was hastily
Pro-Life Wisconsin: Bringing 330 participants to attend national March for Life in Washington, D.C.
(Brookfield, WI) – This Wednesday, January 21, Pro-Life Wisconsin will depart Wisconsin to bring 330 participants to the national March for Life taking place on Friday, January 23, in Washington, D.C. January 22, 2026, marks the 53rd anniversary of the Roe v.