General Assembly
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.
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?
Reasonable voices in mountains think clean water is a good idea
The Appalachian News-Express has taken a courageous stand in support of clean water and coal company accountability with its support for the Stream Saver Bill.
Seeing through all the misinformation spread by the industry, the Pike County newspaper explained in an March 9 editorial:
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