SENATE PRESIDENT STIVERS APPLAUDS
PRESIDENT TRUMP'S EXECUTIVE ORDER
Coal-fired plants will once again ignite Kentucky’s economy
FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 8, 2025)—The following is a statement from Senate President Robert Stivers, R-Manchester, regarding President Donald Trump’s executive order on Unleashing American Energy.
“America's energy demands are only increasing. I'm encouraged by President Donald Trump's executive order to expedite and streamline the permitting and processing of coal-fired plants in Kentucky once again.
“The incentive package now in place will allow Kentucky to take full advantage of an all-of-the-above energy approach once again, and provide for Kentucky's growing energy demands right here in the commonwealth. Kentucky is uniquely positioned to rejuvenate and refurbish our existing coal-fired plants, and get them operational quickly for maximum output.
“This is a ray of hope for our existing coal-fired plants, the eastern and western Kentucky minefields and the hard-working Kentuckians seeking a second chance at coal for their livelihood.
“I'm pleased President Trump invited me to participate in this significant announcement and change in policy. I'm excited about the potential to expand Kentucky's energy production and become a more aggressive energy exporter to states with even greater demand."
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Senate President Robert Stivers, R-Manchester, represents the 25th Senate District, which includes Clay, Jackson, Knox, McCreary, Owsley, and Whitley Counties. As of January 1, Stivers has served as Kentucky Senate president for over a decade. He first assumed the position in 2013, succeeding former Senate President David Williams. As Senate President, Stivers chairs the Senate Committee on Committees and the Rules Committee and is co-chair of the Legislative Research Commission. He is also a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
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