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Associated PressAug 4, 2025Wire Service

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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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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