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Coal

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This page collects the 23 public records POLISCOPE has tagged with “Coal”. Coverage spans bills, public meetings, and news coverage - each decoded into plain English and linked to its primary source. It most often overlaps with Energy, Energy, and Climate Change.

Active Bills

State BillWEST VIRGINIAMar 13, 2026West Virginia reduces severance tax rate on metallurgical coal to 3.5 percent by 2028West Virginia lowers the severance and business privilege tax rate on metallurgical coal from five percent to three and one-half percent in incremental steps starting July 1, 2026. Producers will pay State BillWEST VIRGINIAMar 10, 2026West Virginia Sets Minimum 69% Utilization Goal for Coal-Fired Power Plants and Restricts Wind and Solar Cost RecoveryState BillWEST VIRGINIAJan 30, 2026West Virginia Bill Mandates 69% Coal Plant Utilization and Restricts Wind and Solar InvestmentsState BillWEST VIRGINIAJan 14, 2026West Virginia Bill Limits New Wind Projects and Sets Tax Offsets for Coal PlantsFederal BillFEDERALJan 14, 2026HR 7070 extends federal tax credits for refined coal productionState BillWEST VIRGINIAJan 14, 2026West Virginia Bill Establishes Severance Tax Credits for Highway Improvements and Coal Facility InvestmentsState BillNORTH DAKOTAJun 11, 2025North Dakota House Bill 1279 adjusts coal conversion and severance tax exemptions, carbon capture reductions, and revenue allocations through 2031Federal BillFEDERALDec 18, 2024Keep It in the Ground Act of 2023

Recent Activity

  1. Mon, Sep 142 items
    1. Trump administration repeals greenhouse gas emissions limits for coal- and gas-fired power plantsThe Trump administration repealed federal regulations that limited greenhouse gas emissions from coal- and gas-fired power plants on Monday. The change allows the power sector to release greenhouse gaHillsborough County
    2. Trump administration repeals climate regulations for coal- and gas-fired power plantsManatee County
  2. Sat, Sep 121 item
    1. Federal Court Rules Energy Department Exceeded Authority in Keeping Michigan Coal Plant OpenA federal court ruled that the Energy Department exceeded its authority by forcing a Michigan coal-fired power plant to stay open past its scheduled retirement date last year, dealing a defeat to the Miami-Dade County
  3. Fri, Aug 211 item
    1. MAHA activists urge President Trump to reject coal for AI data centersNearly 200 activists associated with the 'Make America Healthy Again' movement sent a letter to President Donald Trump opposing his support for using coal to power artificial intelligence data centersMiami-Dade County
  4. Thu, Mar 61 item
    1. Public Utilities Advisory Board Meeting: Energy Contract DiscussionThe Naperville Public Utilities Advisory Board held a special meeting to hear public feedback regarding a proposed energy contract with the Illinois Municipal Electric Agency (IMEA). Community membersNaperville

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Key Actors

  1. 01Donald J. Trumpperson2 mentions
  2. 02Electric Grid Stabilization and Security Fundorganization2 mentions
  3. 03Public Service Commissionorganization2 mentions
  4. 04APorganization2 mentions
  5. 05Tax Commissionerorganization2 mentions
  6. 06National Mining Associationorganization1 mentions
  7. 07Roseperson1 mentions
  8. 08Public Energy Authorityorganization1 mentions
  9. 09Moms Across Americaorganization1 mentions
  10. 10Natural Resources Defense Councilorganization1 mentions

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  • Topic to billsWest Virginia reduces severance tax rate on metallurgical coal to 3.5 percent by 2028, West Virginia Sets Minimum 69% Utilization Goal for Coal-Fired Power Plants and Restricts Wind and Solar Cost Recovery, West Virginia Bill Mandates 69% Coal Plant Utilization and Restricts Wind and Solar Investments (+5 more)
  • Topic to peopleDonald J. Trump, Rose
  • Topic to orgsElectric Grid Stabilization and Security Fund, Public Service Commission, AP (+5 more)
  • Topic to meetingsPublic Utilities Advisory Board Meeting: Energy Contract Discussion
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  1. Sep 14, 2026NewsTrump administration repeals greenhouse gas emissions limits for coal- and gas-fired power plants
  2. Sep 14, 2026NewsTrump administration repeals climate regulations for coal- and gas-fired power plants
  3. Sep 12, 2026NewsFederal Court Rules Energy Department Exceeded Authority in Keeping Michigan Coal Plant Open
  4. Aug 21, 2026NewsMAHA activists urge President Trump to reject coal for AI data centers
  5. Jul 20, 2026hearing transcript1978 Senate Hearing on Federal Coal Leasing Amendments (S. 3189)
  6. Jul 20, 2026hearing transcript1962 Senate Hearings on Coal Pipeline Eminent Domain (S. 3044)
  7. Mar 13, 2026State BillWest Virginia reduces severance tax rate on metallurgical coal to 3.5 percent by 2028
  8. Mar 10, 2026State BillWest Virginia Sets Minimum 69% Utilization Goal for Coal-Fired Power Plants and Restricts Wind and Solar Cost Recovery
  9. Jan 30, 2026State BillWest Virginia Bill Mandates 69% Coal Plant Utilization and Restricts Wind and Solar Investments
  10. Jan 14, 2026State BillWest Virginia Bill Limits New Wind Projects and Sets Tax Offsets for Coal Plants

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