Special article for American Policy CenterBy Lynne M Taylor August 2025 Author’s Note: It’s not new news that Data Centers are becoming quite an issue, all across America. These massive centers are also an issue, across the world. With the continued push for economic gains BEFORE people’s well-being, we’re going to see even more of…

Signalby Jake ZuckermanOctober 6, 2025 Data centers in Ohio have received $2.5 billion in state and local tax incentives between 2017 and 2024, according to a new, industry-backed report.  These tax breaks come from three major places. First, for large scale facilities, there’s an exemption to the state’s 5.75% sales tax. Then there are state…

The Marietta TimesEditorialsOctober 4, 2025 Data centers have generated plenty of buzz in Ohio, as some economic development officials have touted them as an integral part of our state’s economic future. That may be true, but the Ohio Chamber of Commerce has some words of caution as it releases a new report through its research…

For decades, West Virginia was home to some of the lowest power rates in the country, but in recent years those costs have rapidly increased. The state’s continued reliance on coal, even as cheaper alternative energy sources have emerged, has contributed to the soaring electricity prices facing West Virginians. And the state’s declining population has exacerbated those…

Mountain State SpotlightSarah ElbeshbishiSeptember 28th, 2025 As proposals for vast energy projects pop up in Mason, Mingo and Tucker counties, communities are growing frustrated at the lack of answers to their questions. POINT PLEASANT, WV — As the meeting organizers wrapped up their presentation on the sprawling industrial project proposed nearby, Ben Stevens quickly stood…