STATE DATA CENTER NDAS FAR MORE EXTENSIVE THAN PUBLIC KNEW

What happened: Wisconsin Watch reported that the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. signed at least five nondisclosure agreements with AI data center developers, some nearly two years before projects were announced publicly. Key numbers: Menomonie 23 months, Beaver Dam 19 months, DeForest 8 months, Mount Pleasant 2 months, Port Washington signed after announcement. Why it matters: State Rep. Clint Moses said he will add WEDC to legislation banning data center NDAs, saying the issue has broad support. WEDC said NDAs help Wisconsin compete while complying with public records law.

Wisconsin Watch reported that the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. signed at least five nondisclosure agreements with AI data center developers, some nearly two years before projects were announced publicly.

State Rep. Clint Moses said he will add WEDC to legislation banning data center NDAs, saying the issue has broad support. WEDC said NDAs help Wisconsin compete while complying with public records law.