Utility pole fight threatens WV broadband expansion
West Virginia’s broadband plan faces delays as utility companies and internet providers clash over pole replacement costs.| Mountain State Spotlight
West Virginia’s broadband plan faces delays as utility companies and internet providers clash over pole replacement costs.| Mountain State Spotlight
A task force is considering new reporting requirements for utilities and a rapid response team to more quickly resolve pole attachment disputes.| Mountain State Spotlight
Over a billion dollars in federal funding could be in jeopardy if internet and power companies can’t solve disagreements on pole costs.| Mountain State Spotlight
Tucker County residents fought for details of a data center campus planned in their community. Lawmakers made sure they couldn’t do anything about it.| Mountain State Spotlight
Despite Justice-era business investments and tax cuts fueled by COVID-funding, West Virginia still ranks last in job growth.| Mountain State Spotlight
Politicians said work requirements would get people back to work. They’ll actually kick poor and working people off Medicaid.| Mountain State Spotlight
