What does recent strong showing by Democrats signal for Wisconsin, Bill looks to safeguard residents from data center growth

A woman speaks at a podium in front of a seated audience in a meeting room, with a presentation projected on a screen behind her.
Residents speak about a proposed data center during a village board meeting Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, in Caledonia, Wis. Angela Major/WPR


Elections last week showed strong showings for Democrats in races around the country. Does that offer any hints in what might happen in upcoming midterms in Wisconsin?  Gov. Tony Evers says Wisconsin will not claw back food assistance benefits despite a demand from the Trump administration over the weekend. But the legal battle over FoodShare continues. And, a proposal from a Democratic state legislator aims to protect consumers from rising utility bills as data center development booms in the state.

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