Data center potential economic benefits weighed with tax increases

Data center potential economic benefits weighed with tax increases

News ClipGreater Milwaukee Today·WI·10/1/2026

The Wisconsin Policy Forum analyzed the potential economic effects of data centers, including as much as $1.5 billion in forgone state sales tax revenue. The analysis also warned that local property tax increases could result from data center development.

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Wisconsin Policy Forum analyzed data center impacts, noting up to $1.5B in forgone state sales tax and potential property tax hikes.