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West Virginia Law Strips Local Control to Boost Data Center Projects: Who Really Benefits?

By Patriot News Investigative Desk | August 4, 2025

West Virginia lawmakers pushed through legislation that robs local communities of oversight and tax revenue on data center projects, sidelining residents and prioritizing state profits over local voices—and America’s energy and environmental interests.

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