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West Virginia Senate moves to end nuclear power ban

January 26, 2022, 3:02PMANS Nuclear Cafe

The West Virginia Senate voted 24–7 yesterday in favor of S.B. 4, which repeals sections of the state code banning the construction of nuclear power plants in West Virginia, according to an article in the Parkersburg News and Sentinel. The bill now heads to the House, which is considering a similar measure.

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