Data Centers & Power Planning: Gov. Patrick Morrisey and legislative leaders unveiled a 20-year West Virginia Responsible Data Center Development Plan under HB 2014, creating state oversight and certification rules for hyperscale projects after many counties lacked tools to approve or reject them. Energy & Jobs: Frontieras North America selected Yokogawa as main automation contractor for an $850M Mason County solid carbon fractionation facility tied to coal processing, with about 2,000 construction jobs and 200 permanent roles expected. Mining & Enforcement: The WV DEP sued Bluestone Coal for nearly $3M in unpaid penalties, alleging repeated state mining and water pollution violations. Environment: Environmental groups sued Amsted Graphite in Anmoore over more than 1,100 Clean Water Act permit violations, arguing the plant’s discharges exceeded limits hundreds of times. Food Safety: Taylor Fresh Foods recalled prepared jalapeño products in 26 states due to possible salmonella contamination linked to jalapeños from Coast Citrus Distributors. Local Aviation: Morgantown hired Brian Belcher as the new director of Morgantown Municipal Airport. Public Assistance: WV DHS extended SNAP food-loss reporting for storm-impacted counties through Aug. 20. Legal/Local Governance: Tucker County commissioners face misdemeanor charges tied to the Sheriff’s Incentive Program. Business & Finance: IRS filed new federal tax lien notices totaling $8.83M+ against the Greenbrier Hotel Corp. and Greenbrier Clinic as a federal judge presses for updates in a high-stakes Greenbrier business dispute.