State Rep. Steve Doyle on data center moratoriums, Tank Creek Bridge and a surplus deal before elections

State Rep. Steve Doyle on data center moratoriums, Tank Creek Bridge and a surplus deal before elections

News Clipwizmnews.com·La Crosse County, WI·6/4/2026

Wisconsin State Rep. Steve Doyle discussed a potential one-year data center moratorium, which a Democratic governor candidate supports. He also provided an update on the La Crosse County Board's creation of a data center committee. These discussions occur as the Dairyland Power CEO publicly described data centers as a "path to prosperity" for small communities.

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Gov: Wisconsin State Assembly, La Crosse County Board

Wisconsin State Assembly Representative Steve Doyle discussed several topics on the Rick Solem Show, including a potential one-year moratorium on data centers. This concept was publicly supported by Democratic governor candidate Francesca Hong during a recent forum. Doyle also provided an update on the La Crosse County Board's decision to establish a data center committee, which he will be a part of.

During the discussion, Doyle referenced recent comments from the CEO of Dairyland Power, who described data centers as a "path to prosperity" for smaller communities. These discussions highlight ongoing governmental and public discourse in Wisconsin regarding data center development and its implications for the state's economy and infrastructure.