“My read of the situation right now: They’re looking for the lowest-hanging fruit with the least amount of regulations."

Eric Hagen | Cassville, WI / Town Attorney

https://wisconsinwatch.org/2026/04/wisconsin-data-center-rural-town-cassville-rejects-plan-driftless-area-zoning/

Yeah, what a bunch of fucks. With all the chatter about civil war breaking out over this that or the other thing, I tell you what, Wisconsin's got a shot at first peg on the map. The last thing a landowner wants to hear is some slick telling them how much their town stands to gain from a giant tumor sucking the life out of it while he stuffs his pockets with cash.

"'This is the Driftless area for Christ’s sakes,' said John Hawn, who retired to the area several years ago."

Right? WTF

Driftless Area
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Driftless_Area

#FolkifiedPoprageousness #Wisconsin #Cassvillle #DataCenters #DriftlessArea #BigTech #WisconsinWatch

Keeping secrets from their own constituents and community members. For what? To erect giant energy hogs to do the stuff humans can do by consuming fruits and vegetables? Anyone want some AI for breakfast? What the hell is wrong with these people?

Democrats, Republicans, doesn't matter, they're all eager to kiss broligarchy ass for their promise of tomorrow. How about shipping them off to their own island so we can get back to enjoying the planet instead of destroying it?

https://wisconsinwatch.org/2026/01/wisconsin-data-center-secrecy-deals-nda-nondisclosure-agreement/

#DataCenters #BigTech #AI #Surveillance #Wisconsin #WisconsinWatch

Nonprofit investigative journalism outlet #WisconsinWatch voluntarily recognizes newsguild union sought by employees.

https://wisconsinexaminer.com/brief/wisconsin-watch-voluntarily-recognizes-newguild-union/

A joint #WisconsinWatch& #NYTimes project exposes overheated conditions at Waupun prison.

https://wisconsinexaminer.com/brief/investigation-highlights-conditions-at-waupun-prison/

A new report from #jacobresneck & #WisconsinWatch delves into the role billionaire-bankrolled policy & lobbying outfits Foundation for Gov't Accountability & Opportunity Solutions Project have played pushing bills to cut Wisconsin's safety net.

https://wisconsinexaminer.com/2023/07/11/wisconsin-billionaires-quietly-bankroll-effort-to-shrink-states-social-safety-net/

Hug January 6th founder is pouring millions into the Wisconsin Supreme Court race. Another authoritarian billionaire wants to destroy democracy.

https://theintercept.com/2023/04/02/wisconsin-supreme-court-election-january-6/
#wisconsinwatch
#authoritarianm