Local Leaders Discuss Economic Development in Kearneysville
Local representatives discuss data centers and locality pay at 2025 Legislative Wrap-up
The Journal | Friday, May 16, 2025
At a recent 2025 Legislative Wrap-Up hosted by the Martinsburg-Berkeley County and Jefferson County chambers of commerce in Kearneysville, business owners engaged with local representatives, including Senators Barrett and Willis, to discuss important issues like data centers and locality pay. The discussions highlighted concerns regarding a micro grid bill and its impact on local economic development authorities, as well as the challenges in passing legislation to provide locality pay for teachers and state employees in the Eastern Panhandle. While advancements in data center policies were noted, differing economic conditions among counties posed hurdles for equitable teacher compensation efforts.
