Economic Development

Senate Committee Carves Out Microgrid Tax Revenue For Counties

The Senate Economic Development Committee approved House Bill 2014 on Tuesday after a three and a half hour meeting with testimony from several witnesses. The bill would expand the number of microgrids...

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Morrisey Backs Bill To Land Data Centers, Run Them With Fossil Fuels

The governor framed it as a chance to compete with other regions where data centers are concentrated, including nearby Virginia.

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Microgrid Bill Advances In Senate, But Not Without Debate

Gov. Patrick Morrisey said Tuesday that a hydrogen-fueled microgrid would be built in Mason County to power a data center. To allow that, state lawmakers will need to approve Senate Bill 552, which enab...

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Senate President Discusses Legislative Priorities And How Federal Cuts Could Affect Local Schools, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, new Senate President Randy Smith discusses his legislative priorities, and a look at what cuts to the U.S. Department of Education could mean for local schools.

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