Alabama coal mining royalties to benefit communities

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — A coal mine in Tuscaloosa County is projected to become the nation’s top producing mine, and Alabama will soon reap the benefits.

Gov. Kay Ivey signed SB155, also called The Renewing Coal-Impacted Communities Act, into law Tuesday. The act outlines how coal mining royalties, which will come from the Blue Creek Mine, will be allocated.

On the forefront of this legislation was state Rep. Bryan Brinyark, R-Northport…

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