MILLS CELEBRATES OPENING OF NEW HENDERSON COUNTY COAL MINE
Senator highlights coal’s role in energy security, economic growth in northwestern Kentucky
FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 18, 2025) — Sen. Robby Mills, R-Henderson, joined local officials and business leaders on Tuesday to celebrate the grand opening of Alliance Coal’s newest underground mining operation in Henderson County. The Henderson County Mine is projected to employ more than 400 Kentuckians by the end of the year.
The multi-million-dollar investment reflects strong private-sector confidence in Kentucky’s coal industry and reaffirms the region’s vital role in delivering affordable, reliable energy to millions of Americans.
“This mine is more than just a local success story. It’s a powerful reminder that Kentucky coal keeps the lights on across this country,” Mills said. “I’m proud to stand with the Alliance Coal team and all the workers who make our energy security possible.”
A longtime advocate for Kentucky energy producers, Mills has worked to strengthen the commonwealth’s energy policy in the General Assembly. In 2023, he sponsored Senate Bill 4, which requires rigorous review before any fossil fuel power plant can be retired to ensure grid reliability and affordability. He followed that effort in 2024 with Senate Bill 349, which established a framework for a comprehensive, long-term state energy strategy to protect consumers and maintain Kentucky’s energy-producing leadership.
“These laws were designed to protect Kentucky’s energy backbone and preserve the livelihoods of the people who power our economy,” Mills said. “We’re laying the groundwork for job growth, energy security, and long-term stability.”
Mills emphasized that energy policy is as much about economic opportunity as it is about electricity generation.
“Energy policy isn’t just about the grid,” he said. “It’s about putting Kentuckians to work,” Mills said. “Today’s opening means more paychecks, more opportunity, and a stronger future for our region.”
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Sen. Robby Mills, R-Henderson, represents the 4th Senate District, including Henderson, Hopkins, Union, and Webster Counties. He serves as Senate majority caucus chair and serves on the Interim Joint Committees on Families and Children; Health Services; Local Government; Natural Resources and Energy; and State Government. As a member of Senate majority leadership, he serves on the Legislative Research Commission. He also serves as co-chair of the Kentucky Housing Task Force.
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