Ohio’s Department of Natural Resources recently dedicated over $18 million to reclaiming abandoned mine lands. Funded through the Abandoned Mine Lands Economic Revitalization (AMLER) program, this initiative not only tackles longstanding environmental hazards and safety issues left by historic coal mining but also stimulates economic growth and community development.

the Kentucky House of Representatives unanimously passed House Bill 701 with a 91-0 vote on February 28, 2025. This bill, titled "AN ACT relating to blockchain digital assets," aims to position Kentucky at the forefront of blockchain technology adoption and regulation.

West Virginia State Senator Chris Rose has submitted a bill titled The Inflation Protection Act of 2025 to allow the state’s treasury to invest a portion of its holdings into digital assets or precious metals.

Kentucky, Maryland, and Missouri have recently introduced bills to establish Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Funds, reflecting a growing trend among U.S. states to incorporate cryptocurrency into their financial strategies.

Unlike oversaturated tech hubs, Northern West Virginia remains an untapped market for blockchain, AI, and decentralized infrastructure companies. Setting up operations here offers a first-mover advantage to establish industry leadership and play a pivotal role in the region’s transition to a high-tech economy.