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Two bills need a push to get out of the House
Two bills that are important to KFTC members and all Kentuckians continue to linger on the House floor despite receiving committee approval weeks ago. House leaders are not calling these bills for a vote even though both enjoy broad support.
House Passes Revenue Package, Some Funding Cuts Restored
A much altered HB 262 was passed in the House yesterday to raise revenue for the House budget proposal, which also passed the House yesterday.
UPDATE: Illegal mining in Leslie County continues
"The old days are not over! These things are still going on.â€
-Mary Jane Adams
-Mary Jane Adams
Illegal mining is continuing to be perpetrated by the Whymore Coal Company on the property of KFTC members Mary Jane and Raleigh Adams near their home in Leslie County, KY.
House Committee Fails to Pass Stream Saver Bill
"This is a sad day for eastern Kentucky and for Kentucky as a whole. It means the destruction will go on. The destruction will grow worse. But we will not quit yelling and hollering until we see justice. Responsible mining is what we want. Is that too much to ask?
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