Wisconsin taxpayers protest data center sales tax exemption

Name: Wisconsin taxpayers protest data center sales tax exemption
Uploaded: 2026-09-24T20:00:01.000Z
Duration: 27 s
Description: Taxpayers in Western Wisconsin are protesting a newly approved state sales tax exemption for data centers, estimated to cost $2 billion. The controversial tax break was included in the 2023 state budget, based on a proposal by State Representative Shannon Zimmerman.

News Clip0:27UpNorthNews·River Falls, Pierce County, WI·9/24/2026

Taxpayers in Western Wisconsin are protesting a newly approved state sales tax exemption for data centers, estimated to cost $2 billion. The controversial tax break was included in the 2023 state budget, based on a proposal by State Representative Shannon Zimmerman.

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Gov: Wisconsin State Legislature, Rep. Shannon Zimmerman

Western Wisconsin taxpayers took out their frustrations Wednesday at a data center sales tax exemption that could end up with an unexpected $2 billion price tag, specifically calling out a local legislator for the high-dollar deal. It was approved in the 2023 state budget, based on a proposal by Rep. Shannon Zimmerman (R-River Falls).