The high court will likely entertain arguments this spring and rule on the matter in summer of 2022.

In addition to West Virginia, the other coalition states include Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming; and Mississippi.

Attorney General Morrisey also led a successful 27-state effort before the U.S. Supreme Court which effectively stopped the Obama Clean Power Plan from taking effect.

“In addition to General Morrisey, Senators Manchin and Capito, our entire Congressional team and other state leaders continue to do all they can to responsibly maintain and grow the use of coal in West Virginia and across this nation,” said Hamilton. 

For additional information, contact Chris Hamilton at (304) 342-4153.