On today's show, we start it off with tackling the pressing issues of rising utility costs and the proliferation of data centers. Charles Hua from PowerLines discusses the inefficiencies of the U.S. power grid and how optimizing it could lower utility bills and boost the economy. With utility costs soaring, he urges listeners to pressure regulators for transparency and action. Then, State Senator Jodi Habush-Sinykin is our guest and she is discussing a new bill emphasizing the need for transparency and community benefits as tech giants like Amazon and Google expand in Wisconsin. The episode underscores bipartisan concerns over energy use, water consumption, and local impacts.

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