WV leaders urged to stop chasing data centers
A columnist argues West Virginia courting data centers with HB 2014 risks locals in Tucker County, citing Ridgeline Facility plans, microgrid rules, and potential pollution, noise, and higher rates. It contrasts Virginia protections and warns of limited local job gains and costly transmission lines.
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Canaan Valley
Dolly Sods
Tucker County
Patrick Morrisey
Virginia
Morrisey
John Amos
Air Pollution Commission
Dad
Trump
Department of Justice
Donald Trump
West
Northern
Julie Bolthouse
Piedmont Environmental Council
It's time to deal with massive federal debt
Joplin Missouri Globe CNHI article argues debt poses risks to budgets and wallets. It cites a 36.2 trillion national debt and 16 percent interest payments in 2025, warns of rising yields, and urges honest action to reduce debt. It criticizes posturing, calls for prudent spending, tax policy, and civic accountability.
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United States Department of the Treasury
Congressional Budget Office
U.S. Treasurys
George Will
Pentagon
Joplin
Missouri Globe
CNHI
Flawed sanctuary city list torpedoes political blame game
In Los Angeles era coverage the DHS sanctuary jurisdiction list is slammed as flawed with Huntington Beach and Santa Ana misclassified. Local mayors Pat Burns and John Franklin call it negligence while Santa Ana’s sanctuary status prompts caution from Rep. Lou Correa. The piece critiques rushed posting and says the list was removed and not restored, with officials accusing the process of ignoring facts and legality.
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Huntington Beach
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Sacramento
Donald Trump
Homeland Security
Google
Wikipedia
Trump
Pat Burns
Kcal News
Surf City
Vista
John Franklin
ABC 10 News
San Diego
Lou Correa
The
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Obama
Kristi Noem
Tom Homan
White House
Stephen Miller
ICE
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