STATEMENT RELEASE:
STIVERS APPLAUDS ATTORNEY GENERAL COLEMAN'S CHALLENGE TO THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION'S UNWORKABLE EV MANDATES
FRANKFORT, KY (June 27, 2024) — The following is a statement from Senate President Robert Stivers, R-Manchester, on Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman's challenge to the Biden administration's electric vehicle (EV) mandates:
"I applaud Attorney General Coleman’s dedication to protecting Kentucky families from the Biden administration's federal overreach. The 26-state challenge against Biden's unworkable and burdensome EV mandates is the right step to safeguard our energy security and economy.
"In the 2024 Legislative Session, the Kentucky General Assembly provided funding to establish the Electric Reliability Defense Fund, ensuring Coleman has the resources to fight back. This fund is one of many examples of the legislature's commitment to preventing federal regulations from undermining Kentucky's energy independence and driving up costs for families amid persistent inflation.
"By standing united with 25 other states, we're sending a clear message that we will not allow Washington, D.C., to dictate our future. The Biden Administration should focus on our nation's real crises rather than imposing unattainable standards on the auto industry, much of which calls Kentucky home. The people of Kentucky and America deserve practical, market-driven solutions that support our energy needs and economic well-being."
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Find the full release on the announcement from Attorney General Russell Coleman's office on Wednesday by CLICKING HERE. Find the challenge filed in the Sixth Circuit HERE.
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Sen. Robert Stivers, R-Manchester, represents the 25th Senate District, including Clay, Jackson, Knox, McCreary, Owsley, and Whitley Counties. He serves as Senate President and is co-chair of the Legislative Research Commission. Stivers is a member of the Interim Joint Committees on Judiciary and Education.
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