Even an ‘ideological’ friend of coal opposes propping up the industry at ratepayers’ expense. Will the House listen?

Author: Andrew McNeill

MARCH 20, 2024

In late February, energy legislation (SB 349) that’s been promised from Senate President Robert Stivers, R-Manchester, arrived on the last day for bills to be introduced.

Discussing the measure on the Senate floor last week, supporters emphasized the legislation’s commitment to an “all-of-the-above” energy strategy. It’s a talking point many might buy — unless they read past the bill’s first page.

Truth is that the legislation would lead to unnecessary government overreach into energy policy. And, require Kentuckians to shoulder the costs of financial benefits directed toward a small number of coal companies, several of which don’t even operate in Kentucky.

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