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West Virginia is betting big on AI data centers to slash its state income tax—planning to redirect half the revenue from these massive tech investments toward eliminating the tax entirely. With cheap land, abundant energy from coal and gas, and a competitive pitch for tech giants like Google and OpenAI, the state hopes to lure billions in private investment and spark economic growth. While some see it as a lifeline for jobs and relief, others worry about local impacts. Meanwhile, despite rising manufacturing and tech investment, consumer confidence remains low as everyday costs keep squeezing households—making West Virginia’s bold gamble both risky and potentially transformative.

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