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As data centers rapidly expand across Wisconsin, communities are grappling with unanswered questions about their true economic benefits, environmental impacts, and the lack of transparency created by non-disclosure agreements. Concerns include long-term jobs versus short-term construction work, heavy demands on water and electricity, rising energy costs, noise and light pollution, and ecological degradation. On February 11, 2026, at 6:30 pm, the League of Women Voters will host a statewide Zoom forum to examine these issues, the approval process, and how the public can stay informed and engaged.

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Hello All!

Please join us for our monthly DPW Environmental Caucus meeting on Sunday February 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM via Zoom.

Here is the Zoom link for the February 15, 2026 meeting

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Meeting ID: 955 9971 8717

Passcode: 878922

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Our speaker will be Melessa Johnson, Executive Director of Wisconsin's Green Fire.  Melessa will talk about the important work that the organization is doing with respect to advancing science-informed analysis and policy solutions that address Wisconsin’s greatest conservation challenges.

Meleesa became Executive Director of WGF in 2023 after a 20+ year career directing solid waste management for Marathon County and Portage County.

Agenda

1.               Overall Legislative Update

2.             Recap of Sarah Godlewski & Mayor Cavalier Johnson events

3.             Upcoming Events -- Governor Candidate Events

4.             February 16-18 -- Events in Madison & Milwaukee with Michelle Deatrick , DNC Environmental Climate   Council Chair

5.               Election Committee -- Will Begin Work in March

6.               Local In-Person “Meetups” – Focus in Spring

7.               Request for Speakers

8.               Overall Plans

Zoom call sponsored by the League of Women Voters.  The National Popular Vote campaign is quite simply work to make sure that the presidential candidate who wins the national popular vote will be the elected candidate.  Both Gore and Clinton (Hillary) won the most national votes but did not win in the Electoral College.  Imagine how the nation and the world would be different today had they been sworn in as presidents.  Learn more about the National Popular Vote campaign and the work in Wisconsin for this.

February NPVWorkshop: Date: Monday, February 16th Time: 6 :00 pm : Rank Choice Voting.‍ ‍Click here to register

Cast your ballot 7AM to 8PM

Go to MyVote.WI.gov to check on your ballot and your voting place.

Join us at Vintage Brick, 208 Ellis Street, Kewaunee.

6-8PM Invited guests include Judge Chris Taylor, candidate for WI Supreme Court and Devin Remiker, Chair of the WI Democratic Party.

No RSVP required, just show up!

Thursday, February 19, 2026, 6-7:30pm CT | Physical & Events Safety & Security Training Our Physical and Events Safety & Security Training helps to build situational awareness for a wide range of threats along with support and resources needed to respond to situations like harassment, work disruptions, and threats at home, in your office, and while traveling. We also cover risk mitigation in events from the early planning phases through decision-making, and event execution. Training will focus on safeguarding the well-being of attendees during gatherings or events.
Click HERE to register for this training.

Thanks very much!- The WisDems Team