Data Center Policy: Milwaukee’s Common Council committee unanimously advanced a one-year pause on new data center developments and expansions while the city drafts permanent zoning rules, with a full vote expected Oct. 13; the pause isn’t a total ban and site-specific zoning changes could still move forward. Energy & Industry Deals: Exus Renewables North America bought 715 MW of solar projects from ibV Energy Partners, including a 310 MW Wisconsin portfolio in Barron County. Utility Power Costs: Oracle and We Energies announced a plan to buy nuclear power from Point Beach to support Oracle’s Lighthouse data center campus in Port Washington, projecting $300M in savings for Wisconsin customers from 2027-2033. Agriculture Processing: CHS Wisconsin’s new soy plant is set to crush 70–80 million bushels annually, aiming to boost demand and regional markets. Dairy Policy: Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association urged USDA to reverse a new 25% cost-share requirement for Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives, warning it could end grant and technical support. Environment & Permitting: DNR proposed incidental take permits for endangered species tied to projects in Columbia and Grant counties, including a dealership/storage build and utility vegetation work. Housing Upgrades: Barron County Housing Authority celebrated completion of an 18-month rehab of 70 units, including heat-pump conversions and accessibility upgrades. Science Spotlight: UW–Madison professor Francis Halzen won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for IceCube neutrino research.