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West Virginia wants to use data centers to eliminate its income tax
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Fusion42 · 18 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey proposes a 20-year framework to attract hyperscale data centers, using project-generated revenue to reduce or eliminate state income tax while addressing environmental and community concerns through regulatory measures.
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West Virginia is turning data center projects into tax relief for residents while imposing new bureaucratic hurdles. You should evaluate if your data centre project can move fast enough through this new gatekeeper setup or risk delays that competitors might overcome.
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