The resolution expresses the House of Delegates' support for the I-68 Energy Manufacturing AI Corridor, which aims to extend Interstate 68 from Morgantown, West Virginia, to Kent, West Virginia, and further across the Ohio River to Clarington, Ohio. Established in 1997, the West Virginia Route 2/I-68 Authority has been advocating for this extension, which is seen as crucial for enhancing economic growth in the Shale Crescent region, known for its low-cost energy manufacturing capabilities. The project is expected to generate significant private and government revenues and create thousands of jobs.
The resolution highlights the previous support from the Trump administration, which facilitated meetings with various federal departments to expedite the project. It calls on the Trump White House, Governor Patrick Morrisey, and other state and federal representatives to secure funding for the corridor's development. The House of Delegates emphasizes the importance of this project in fostering economic opportunities and re-shoring energy manufacturing in the region.