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Associated PressApr 9, 2026Wire Service

SHOCK: Utility bills top mortgages...

Governor Morrisey championed a massive new data center investment despite concerns over its impact on local electricity rates and water supplies.

SHOCK: Utility bills top mortgages...
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Despite President Trump's campaign promise to halve energy costs, West Virginian utility bills are skyrocketing, often exceeding mortgages as the state doubles down on aging coal infrastructure while resisting cheaper energy alternatives.

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