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West Virginia’s Fight Against Power Lines | Parkersburg News
West Virginia candidates rallying under “Candidates Against Transmission Lines” are fighting two massive power line projects they say serve out-of-state data centers, not local communities. Voters fear higher bills, plummeting property values, and farmland disruption, while critics blame a controversial state law that strips counties of control. Despite resistance, some local wins have emerged—including a Preston County veto—and candidates are pushing for elected Public Service Commissioners and public referendums to reclaim decision-making power. This issue is uniting voters and candidates…
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