West Virginia lawmakers eliminated local authority to regulate data centers and similar projects - AP News
Governor Patrick Morrisey promoted the Power Generation and Consumption Act as a way to make West Virginia a data center hub.
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Published Aug 4, 2025
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West Virginia passed legislation stripping local governments of the power to regulate data centers and microgrids to attract tech investment, sparking backlash over transparency and environmental concerns.
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Hansen's version of this story ↗ALSO MENTIONED Al Tomson, Mayor of Davis, West Virginia; Marty Gearheart, State Delegate who opposed the bill; Tammy Tincher, President of the County Commission of West Virginia
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