Democratic lawmakers in Wisconsin have introduced legislation to impose a moratorium on new data center construction in the state, arriving just as Vantage Data Centers broke ground on a $15 billion project in Port Washington. The bill cites concerns about electricity demand, water consumption, and the pace of development outpacing regulatory frameworks. Sponsors of the legislation have not yet detailed the proposed moratorium's duration or scope. The proposal sets up a direct conflict between economic development proponents and environmental and community advocates in the state legislature.