Patrick Morrisey

“all West Virginians must directly benefit from data center revenue.”

Patrick Morrisey · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-30

Gov. Patrick Morrisey stressed that the financial returns from data centers should benefit the entire state.

“Today, as the world stands on the cusp of a new digital and economic frontier, West Virginia is stepping forward once again to lead, not by repeating the mistakes of other states, but by implementing a proactive, 20-year development strategy on our terms,”

Patrick Morrisey · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-30

Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced a long-term development strategy to balance data center growth and tax cuts.

“This shared framework gives us the exact blueprint we need to attract billions in private investment, create thousands of high-paying construction and technology jobs, lower taxes for our citizens, and revitalize economically distressed regions, all while preserving the wild and wonderful state we call home,”

Patrick Morrisey · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-30

Gov. Patrick Morrisey highlighted the economic and employment benefits of the data center framework.

“By law, 50 percent of project revenue is dedicated directly to reducing and ultimately eliminating the State Personal Income Tax,”

Patrick Morrisey · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-30

Gov. Patrick Morrisey's plan outlines the dedication of data center revenue toward eliminating the state income tax.

“By statute, 50% of the proceeds … will be dedicated to directly reducing and ultimately eliminating the state income tax.”

Patrick Morrisey · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-30

Gov. Patrick Morrisey reiterated the statutory commitment of project proceeds to income tax reduction.

“[It’s] very powerful [and] it’s going to benefit many, many West Virginians.”

Patrick Morrisey · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-30

Gov. Patrick Morrisey praised the expected statewide impact of the data center revenue initiative.