West Virginia officials are taking public comments on a planned rule supporting a highly controversial law the Legislature passed in April, pushed by Gov. Patrick Morrisey, aimed at attracting data centers to the state at the expense of local government control and funding.

House Bill 2014 prohibits local jurisdiction over “high-impact” data centers and diverts most of any property tax revenue they would generate away from local taxing bodies, a move estimated to cost counties and school districts millions. Energy and Environment

Residents fight Morrisey-backed data center momentum in WV amid cost, health fears

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Mingo County frustration mounts as data center momentum builds with assist from DEP

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