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Republican lawmakers in almost a dozen states want to prop up coal plants that face closure amid a boom in renewable energy and a federal crackdown on power plant pollution.

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Republican lawmakers in almost a dozen states want to prop up coal plants that face closure amid a boom in renewable energy and a federal crackdown on power plant pollution.

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States eye rescue of retiring coal plants

Legislation is popping up to give states more power to intervene in retirements or even use taxpayer money to buy unprofitable plants.

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Seriously surprised I didn’t see my state mentioned. Give them time, though.

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