WV Governor Patrick Morrisey issued an emergency declaration on October 20, 2026 to allow sale of offroad diesel fuel for highway use. Read the Full Story >>
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Gov. Morrisey’s Nuclear Plan Draws Fire in Jefferson County and Beyond
Governor Patrick Morrisey is pushing back hard on an unfolding story about the proposal West Virginia submitted for a nuclear campus program planned by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Read the Full Story >>
Data Center Microgrid Bill Passes WV House & Senate, To Governor For Signature
The West Virginia House of Delegates made a final amendment to HB 2014 ("Certified Microgrid Program") late in the afternoon on April 12 before passing the bill. Read the Full Story >>
Senate Passes Data Center Bill After Changing Tax Distribution Formula
The West Virginia Senate passed HB 2014 (Microgrids & Data Centers) by a vote of 32 for, 1 against, 1 not voting. Read the Full Story >>
Data Center Tax: Local Share Set By Senate Committee
A bill to create special tax districts for data centers cleared the Senate Economic Development Committee earlier today. Read the Full Story >>
Governor Morrisey Looks To Data Centers To Fund West Virginia’s Future
Governor Patrick Morrisey is pushing for the West Virginia legislature to pass legislation to attract data centers to the Mountain State. Read the Full Story >>