What does recent strong showing by Democrats signal for Wisconsin, Bill looks to safeguard residents from data center growth

11/10/2025

Wisconsin Today: Morning News

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Elections last week showed strong showings for Democrats in races around the country. What does that mean for Wisconsin? Gov. Tony Evers says Wisconsin will not claw back food assistance benefits despite a demand from the Trump administration over the weekend. And, a proposal from a Democratic state legislator aims to protect consumers from rising utility bills as data center development booms in the state.

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What does recent strong showing by Democrats signal for Wisconsin, Bill looks to safeguard residents from data center growth
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Elections last week showed strong showings for Democrats in races around the country. What does that mean for Wisconsin? Gov. Tony Evers says Wisconsin will not claw back food assistance benefits despite a demand from the Trump administration over the weekend. And, a proposal from a Democratic state legislator aims to protect consumers from rising utility bills as data center development booms in the state.

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What does recent strong showing by Democrats signal for Wisconsin, Bill looks to safeguard residents from data center growth

Wisconsin Today: Morning News

More episodes from "Wisconsin Today: Morning News"

Madison’s Exact Sciences purchased by Abbott Laboratories, Ancient canoe is the region’s oldest

Should sandhill cranes be hunted?, Sports betting proposal hits roadblock

What the end of pennies means in Wisconsin, GOP seeks to repeal Evers’ 400-year veto

Wisconsin prison report recommends solitary confinement changes, Brad Schimel made US Attorney

Wisconsin GOP bill would ban SNAP for soda, EV funding resumes

Wisconsin lacks standards for pesticide-related chemicals, The lingering effects of the shutdown

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Trump issues pardons with Wisconsinites, Senators react to deal to end shutdown

What does recent strong showing by Democrats signal for Wisconsin, Bill looks to safeguard residents from data center growth