data centers Archives - Mountain State Spotlight

West Virginia groups and local governments demand data center oversight. The state is continuing to develop them anyway.

by Josephine Johnson October 28th, 2026October 28th, 2026

West Virginia’s extractive history with developers worries residents as the state signs data center deals with companies

Morrisey’s data center plan includes local involvement. West Virginia communities are still in the dark.

by Josephine Johnson September 13th, 2026September 11th, 2026

Tucker County residents want to know what Fundamental Data is planning. The state’s data center laws let companies avoid scrutiny.

by Henry Culvyhouse July 23rd, 2026July 22nd, 2026

Economic Justice

As West Virginians struggle with rising electric bills, here are four ways lawmakers could help bring relief

by Tre Spencer July 2nd, 2026July 1st, 2026

In the garbage wars, West Virginia gave counties a say. Data center opponents say they deserve one, too.

by Henry Culvyhouse June 28th, 2026June 29th, 2026

West Virginia data center head shares plans for advisory council as opposition grows over lack of transparency and oversight

by Henry Culvyhouse June 16th, 2026September 11th, 2026

How ‘grocery store politics’ changed one state Senator’s mind on data centers

by Henry Culvyhouse June 6th, 2026June 5th, 2026

West Virginians can’t afford their rising power bills. They want elected officials to act on rate relief.

by Tre Spencer May 9th, 2026May 12th, 2026

After lawmakers stripped local control over data center projects, West Virginians say they’ll take their grievances to the ballot box

by Henry Culvyhouse May 3rd, 2026May 4th, 2026

West Virginia Legislature

West Virginians asked for more local control over data centers. Lawmakers have rejected efforts to restore it.

by Henry Culvyhouse February 25th, 2026February 27th, 2026