Wisconsin
PulseAugur coverage of Wisconsin — every cluster mentioning Wisconsin across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
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Democrats invest $30M in state races to shape 2028 House maps
Democrats are investing $30 million in state legislative races to influence redistricting for the 2028 House of Representatives elections. The Forward Majority super PAC aims to win key races that could determine contro…
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Tyco settles for $10M over Wisconsin PFAS water contamination
Tyco Fire Products has agreed to a $10 million settlement with Wisconsin to address PFAS chemical contamination in the state's water supply. The lawsuit, filed in 2022, alleged that Tyco contaminated the area around a f…
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Wisconsin settles with Tyco for $10M over 'forever chemicals'
Wisconsin has reached a $10 million settlement with Tyco Fire Products to address PFAS contamination in the state's water supply. The lawsuit, filed in 2022, alleged that Tyco, a subsidiary of Johnson Controls, had been…
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Data centers integrate biodiversity into site selection to mitigate environmental impact
Data center developers are increasingly incorporating biodiversity metrics into their site selection and planning processes, moving beyond traditional sustainability focuses like carbon accounting and energy efficiency.…
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Comedian uses viral videos to protest AI datacenters
Comedian Charlie Berens is using humor to protest the construction of AI datacenters in Wisconsin. After learning about the significant local impact of a planned datacenter, Berens created a viral video that has positio…
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Wisconsin town uses grassroots tactics to block data center
A small town in Wisconsin successfully opposed the construction of a new data center, utilizing a community organizer toolkit. This grassroots effort highlights a growing trend of local resistance against large tech pro…
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Comedian Charlie Berens leads Wisconsin resistance to AI datacenters
Comedian Charlie Berens has become a prominent voice against the rapid expansion of AI datacenters in Wisconsin, using his popular "Manitowoc Minute" videos to critique the projects. Residents are concerned about the en…
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Utah law targets VPN use for age verification, sparking compliance concerns
Utah has enacted Senate Bill 73, becoming the first U.S. state to hold websites accountable for users who attempt to mask their location using VPNs. The law, effective May 6, prohibits websites from providing instructio…
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Wisconsin city successfully fights data center, offers community toolkit
Residents of Menomonie, Wisconsin, successfully opposed a proposed data center through community organizing and a statewide coalition. To aid other communities facing similar situations, organizers have created a toolki…
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Francesca Hong launches Labor SHIFT to bolster worker protections with AI
Francesca Hong, a Wisconsin state legislator, has introduced "Labor SHIFT," a policy initiative aimed at bolstering worker control over the state's economy. This plan seeks to integrate modern, 21st-century solutions wi…
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Wisconsin regulators enact stricter rules for data center power costs
The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin has implemented stricter regulations for large data center customers, requiring them to cover 100% of the costs for new generation and grid infrastructure. This decision aims t…
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OpenAI expands Stargate AI infrastructure with Oracle and SoftBank
OpenAI, in partnership with Oracle and SoftBank, is expanding its Stargate AI infrastructure platform with five new data center sites across the U.S. This expansion, which includes sites in Texas, New Mexico, and Ohio, …