Wisconsin’s Data Center Boom, Ratepayer Protection, and the 2026 Midterms
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Host Bennett Iorio breaks down Wisconsin’s high-stakes 2026 midterms, soaring data center energy demands, and the battle over ratepayer protection.
🔑 In this episode:
🏭 Microsoft and Vantage data center energy demands as a top-tier campaign issue
⚡ Tom Tiffany vs. David Crowley in the race for governor
🗳 Wisconsin’s full slate of statewide offices on the November ballot
💰 The Public Service Commission’s historic decision requiring data centers to cover 100% of new infrastructure costs
This is a deep-dive explainer from AI on the Ballot, a weekly series exploring the 2026 US midterms through the lens of AI policy.
🎙 Hosted by Bennett Iorio
Watch the full series on the RegulatingAI YouTube channel and listen on all major podcast platforms.
AI on the Ballot is a non-partisan program of Regulating AI, a 501(c)(3) organization. Appearances do not constitute an endorsement. Produced in association with the GIE Foundation.
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