Lawmakers question drop in coal severance tax revenues
From the Legislative Research Commission: FRANKFORT— A decrease in the state’s coal severance tax revenues this fiscal year will likely require prioritization of some coal…
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Kentucky, coal industry win in court
A lawsuit filed by the states of West Virginia and Kentucky, the Kentucky Coal Association, the City of Pikeville, and the National Mining Association against…
Chamber files comments supporting ORSANCO proposal
The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce filed comments last month to the Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission (ORSANCO) supporting its proposal to remove the acute…
Lawmakers receive update on permitting of coal mine operations
From the Legislative Research Commission: FRANKFORT—A July 31 federal court ruling that favored states’ rights in a legal dispute between the federal EPA and some…
Chamber report cites strengths, drawbacks in state quest for economic growth
Kentucky has serious work to do to become a more competitive place to do business and achieve economic prosperity, according to a new report from…
Economy, energy and education take center stage on day two of Summit
Day two of the Kentucky Chamber’s Business Summit and Annual Meeting, presented by Bingham Greenebaum Doll, LLP, began with Ted W. Abernathy, Jr., Executive Director…
Lawmakers informed of effect of new EPA rule
From the Legislative Research Commission: FRANKFORT (June 7, 2012) — A new Environmental Protection Agency rule regulating greenhouse gas emissions favors natural gas over coal…
Chamber participates in EPA hearings in Frankfort, Pikeville
The Kentucky Chamber recently participated in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) public hearings, regarding the EPA’s objections to 36 individual permits that would authorize…
Kentucky’s electric rates rise 5.6% in 2011 largely due to regulatory environment
Kentucky is fortunate to have energy rates among the lowest in the country. However, given Kentucky’s reliance on coal for electricity generation, our low electric…
McConnell Comments on EPA’s Regulatory Agenda and Its Impact on Kentuckians Working in Coal Mining
U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell made the following comments Tuesday regarding the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Field Hearings in Kentucky: Mr. President, hearings on…