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Lawmakers propose bell-to-bell cellphone ban in Wisconsin schools
3+ hour, 22+ min ago (582+ words) A group of Republican lawmakers is seeking to take Wisconsin's new school cellphone ban a step further. A bill co-authored by Rep. Lindee Brill, R-Sheboygan Falls, would require school boards to adopt "bell-to-bell" policies banning students from using their cellphones…...
The Local SEO Factors in 2026 That Will Decide Your Survival
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (962+ words) Local SEO in 2026: Why Businesses That Ignore These Factors Will Be Replaced by AI Mansfield, United States " January 12, 2026 / Optimizekro / Industry experts now agree: Local SEO without strategy is dead. Below are the most critical factors businesses must prioritize in 2026 to…...
Mount Pleasant approves site plan for 15 Microsoft data centers
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (107+ words) "It's coming. It's coming in stages and as I mentioned, it'll be building for the next 10 years," Village President Dave DeGroot said. Mount Pleasant approves site plan for 15 Microsoft data centers Village officials expect construction of data centers to take…...
Ai data centers prompt strong reader response | Letters
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (1047+ words) We asked readers to share their questions, concerns, and perspectives on Wisconsin data centers, as the issue quickly gained prominence with several large projects proposed, approved or rejected. Nearly 300 people responded. A large majority (70%) said they strongly or somewhat (16%) oppose…...
At least 4 Wisconsin communities signed secrecy deals for billion-dollar data centers
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (1717+ words) This story was produced andoriginally published by Wisconsin Watch, a nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom. It was made possible bydonors like you. How did a $1 billion, 520-acre data center proposed by one of the world's richest companies go unnoticed in tiny Beaver…...
TikTok plagued by issues, users say, days after US deal avoiding ban
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (55+ words) Users reported their struggles using social app TikTok days after the company was set up as a majority American-owned joint venture to avoid a US ban. TikTok plagued by issues, users say, days after US deal avoiding ban Is TikTok…...
Aerial images of the data center under construction in Port Washington
1+ week, 1+ day ago (23+ words) Aerial images of the data center under construction in Port Washington'jsonline.com Aerial images of the data center under construction in Port Washington...
Cost controls, clean energy needed as data centers surge, report says
1+ week, 2+ day ago (638+ words) As the influx of data centers becomes Wisconsin's leading energy issue, a new report warns that without stronger consumer protections and clean energy policies, carbon emissions and costs to ratepayers could rise. The report was released early Jan. 21 by the…...
Republican bill setting data center rules passes but faces opposition
1+ week, 2+ day ago (141+ words) A Republican bill to regulate the booming data center industry passed the Assembly on a largely party-line vote. Republican bill setting data center rules passes but faces opposition MADISON " Lawmakers in the state Assembly voted Jan. 20 to advance a bill…...
Milwaukee 7 launches data center 'hub' with basic info on projects
1+ week, 6+ day ago (110+ words) Milwaukee 7 launches data center 'hub' with basic info on projects'Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Milwaukee 7 launches data center 'hub' with basic info on projects Hub includes facts on Mount Pleasant, Port Washington projects As data center developments continue to come to southeastern…...