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Wisconsin data center tax incentives spark debate over cost and regulation

Wisconsin data center tax incentives spark debate over cost and regulation

News ClipWPR·WI·4/29/2026

Wisconsin's significant tax incentives for data centers, estimated to forgo over $2 billion in state revenue, are sparking a debate among state leaders. Some advocate for increased regulation to address a

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Gov: Legislative Fiscal Bureau, Wisconsin State Legislature, Gov. Tony Evers, National Conference of State Legislatures
New data on Wisconsin’s tax incentives for data centers have some state leaders calling for more regulation. Others say the industry is helping drive economic growth.