Dear friend,
While the Environmental Protection Agency continues it’s war on coal, you can count on me to support Indiana’s coal industry and the 26,000 Hoosiers it employs across our state.
Recently, I joined the Indiana Coal Council on an underground tour of the Sunrise Coal mine in Oaktown. Once we were underground, we drove more than five miles to get to the mine. I was impressed by the workers, especially as I watched a 26-year-old operator maneuver a complex machine with ease and precision. The work and talent of these miners is essential to maintaining affordable and reliable energy for Hoosier families and businesses.
I know first-hand the importance of these jobs, as my father was a hard-working engineer who made his living in a coal mine. That’s why I authored a new law this year aimed at keeping our coal mines operating efficiently. This new legislation helps resolve a long-term issue for the industry when mineral estates with unknown ownership are encountered. These types of properties can cause significant operational road blocks for underground mining, but this law provides a remedy for these situations so work can continue. To learn more about this legislation, click here.
Next session, I will continue to look for ways to support Indiana's coal industry and the families who depend on these much-needed jobs.
Sincerely,
State Representative Holli Sullivan
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