Oracle credit rating drops amid Wisconsin fight over data center credit rules
The downgrade comes as Oracle challenges state regulators’ decision to require companies with lower credit ratings to post millions in collateral for new data centers.
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Economic Development
Fight over who expands Wisconsin’s power grid heads to Washington
After losing a major transmission project to a startup, American Transmission Company asks federal regulators to reopen the bidding, escalating a fight over who will build — and profit from — Wisconsin’s grid expansion as data centers drive demand.
Education
School district officials weigh sending more students on MCTS buses
For MPS high schoolers, getting to school can mean late buses and long waits. The district is weighing whether it should send more students on county buses.
Health & WEllness
DataWatch: Wisconsin air pollution reaches record highs as wildfire smoke engulfs the state
Wildfire smoke drove Wisconsin’s highest Air Quality Index readings in at least 16 years, surpassing the unprecedented pollution levels recorded in 2023.
Housing
Neu-Life Community Development breaks ground on $16M center in Milwaukee
Community members and elected officials gathered on the corner of West Cherry and North 12th streets for the groundbreaking of NeuVue, a new center for Milwaukee’s youths and young adults.
Public Safety
Community reacts to recent surge of reckless driving deaths
Four pedestrian deaths in less than 10 days has Milwaukee residents and a Vision Zero leader talking about how to help prevent reckless driving.
Arts and Recreation
Milwaukee’s diverse culture breathes life into Frida Fest
Held this weekend on Saturday and Sunday, the festival honors esteemed Mexican painter Frida Kahlo through vibrant art and local vendors.