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Bowing to public pressure, WV appeals court judge seeks recusal from data center case
News ClipCharleston Gazette-Mail·Tucker County, WV

Bowing to public pressure, WV appeals court judge seeks recusal from data center case

Intermediate Court of Appeals of West Virginia Chief Judge Daniel Greear has voluntarily requested recusal from a data center case in Tucker County due to conflict-of-interest concerns regarding his ties to an attorney for the developer, Fundamental Data LLC. The case involves an appeal filed by advocacy groups challenging the state Department of Environmental Protection's air quality permit approval for the project. Greear's decision comes after public pressure and scrutiny over his connections to Roger Hanshaw, who represents Fundamental Data.

legaloppositionenvironmentalgovernment
4/30/2026
News ClipWDTV 5·Tucker County, WV

Environmental protection organizations seek recusal of judge in Ridgeline Air Permit appeal

Environmental protection groups have filed a motion seeking the recusal of Chief Judge Dan Greear from an appeal concerning an air permit for Fundamental Data LLC's proposed power plant in Tucker County, West Virginia. The groups argue that Judge Greear's impartiality may be questioned due to his ties to the company's attorney, Roger Hanshaw, who also serves as the Speaker of the House and helped pass data center-friendly legislation. This appeal is significant for public trust in the state's judicial process regarding large-scale data center developments.

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4/23/2026
Conflict-of-interest concerns loom over WV appeals court, Hanshaw in data center case
News ClipCharleston Gazette-Mail·Mason County, WV

Conflict-of-interest concerns loom over WV appeals court, Hanshaw in data center case

West Virginia House Speaker Roger Hanshaw faces conflict-of-interest concerns for representing data center developers MGS CNP 1 LLC, Fidelis New Energy LLC, and Fundamental Data LLC in legal challenges. These challenges pertain to air quality permit approvals for projects in Mason and Tucker counties. Chief Judge Daniel Greear is also implicated in conflict-of-interest concerns.

governmentlegaloppositionenvironmental
4/15/2026
Morrisey admin says it mistook data center opposition letter for data center application
News ClipCharleston Gazette-Mail·Tucker County, WV

Morrisey admin says it mistook data center opposition letter for data center application

The West Virginia Department of Commerce mistakenly announced it had received a state certification application for a controversial data center project in Tucker County. A spokesperson clarified that a staff member confused an opposition letter for an official application, and no such application from developer Fundamental Data LLC has been received. This error relates to a project facing significant community opposition.

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4/3/2026
Fundamental Data project request under review as Morrisey admin rep short on answers
News ClipCharleston Gazette-Mail·Tucker County, WV

Fundamental Data project request under review as Morrisey admin rep short on answers

Fundamental Data LLC's Ridgeline data center project in Tucker County, West Virginia, is under review by the Department of Commerce for state certification. The gas turbine-powered facility faces strong community opposition and an unresolved legal challenge regarding its air quality permit. State officials are scrutinizing the application following a public forum where a representative struggled to answer basic questions about the controversial certification program.

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4/2/2026
Lack of local control resonates at discussion of West Virginia’s dive into data centers
News ClipWV MetroNews·WV

Lack of local control resonates at discussion of West Virginia’s dive into data centers

A discussion in West Virginia focused on the state's approach to attracting data centers, highlighting concerns over House Bill 2014, which limits local control over such developments. Panelists debated the balance between statewide standards and the need for local input on projects, citing examples in Tucker, Jefferson, and Berkeley counties. Community and local government representatives expressed a desire for more transparency and participation in decisions affecting their areas.

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4/1/2026
WV House speaker profiting from dual roles greasing gas-fired data center momentum
News ClipCharleston Gazette-Mail·WV

WV House speaker profiting from dual roles greasing gas-fired data center momentum

West Virginia House Speaker Roger Hanshaw faces conflict-of-interest concerns for representing data center developers in legal cases against community groups while also receiving campaign contributions from related industries. The projects in Mason and Tucker counties involve gas-fired data centers, raising environmental concerns over air quality and water resources. Community and environmental groups are challenging air quality permit approvals for these developments.

governmentlegalelectricityenvironmentalwateropposition
3/31/2026