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Morrisey signs far-reaching legislation to fast-track data centers into law
Legislative Session

Morrisey signs far-reaching legislation to fast-track data centers into law

  • By Mike Tony mtony@hdmediallc.com
  • Updated 3 hrs ago

They’re power-hungry water guzzlers that have drawn heavy opposition in other states for their impacts on the environment and energy bills.

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WV Legislature sends far-reaching data centers bill to Morrisey despite cost concerns
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WV Legislature sends far-reaching data centers bill to Morrisey despite cost concerns

  • By Mike Tony mtony@hdmediallc.com
  • Updated May 1, 2025

The West Virginia Legislature has passed controversial, far-reaching legislation aimed at attracting facilities that could grow the state’s ta…

China fears drive WV data center push that could raise power bills, cede local control
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China fears drive WV data center push that could raise power bills, cede local control

  • By Mike Tony mtony@hdmediallc.com
  • Updated Sep 11, 2025

West Virginia lawmakers are pushing legislation under which electric power bills could increase and local control could decrease because of a …

West Virginia leaders react to EPA plans to attack environmental regulations
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West Virginia leaders react to EPA plans to attack environmental regulations

  • By Mike Tony mtony@hdmediallc.com
  • Updated Sep 25, 2025

The Trump administration has announced a full-scale attack on dozens of environmental regulations aimed at protecting Americans from climate c…

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WV bypassing ratepayer protection chances in push for fossil fuel-fired data centers
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WV bypassing ratepayer protection chances in push for fossil fuel-fired data centers

  • By Mike Tony mtony@hdmediallc.com
  • Updated Apr 7, 2025

“Mamaw can’t continue to go down that road.”

WV Senate panel OKs axing wind tax break, ignoring industry warning $1.2B jeopardized
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WV Senate panel OKs axing wind tax break, ignoring industry warning $1.2B jeopardized

  • By Mike Tony mtony@hdmediallc.com
  • Feb 19, 2025

West Virginia legislators have thrown caution to the wind while tightening their embrace of coal.

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Data center energy demand poised to deepen dependence on gas-fired power in WV
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Data center energy demand poised to deepen dependence on gas-fired power in WV

  • By Mike Tony mtony@hdmediallc.com
  • Updated Jan 25, 2026

It’s all about the data.

Likely next WV Senate head: History of coal industry support, undermining renewables
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Likely next WV Senate head: History of coal industry support, undermining renewables

  • By Mike Tony mtony@hdmediallc.com
  • Updated Jan 15, 2026

“I’m the American dream.”

Gazette-Mail editorial: Morrisey stymied, but EPA battle far from over
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Gazette-Mail editorial: Morrisey stymied, but EPA battle far from over

  • Updated Dec 5, 2025

The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled against an effort from West Virginia Attorney General and GOP gubernatorial candidate Patrick Morrisey t…

Court setbacks for Morrisey underscore W.Va. lagging behind in energy transition
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Court setbacks for Morrisey underscore W.Va. lagging behind in energy transition

  • By Mike Tony mtony@hdmediallc.com
  • Updated Nov 30, 2025

As the Republican Party’s West Virginia gubernatorial nominee, Patrick Morrisey is well-positioned to be elected the state’s next governor.

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