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Senators ask for independent review as debate resumes on coal-related tax exemptions
Summary
Lawmakers and witnesses urged an independent analysis of tax exemptions tied to coal and independent power producers; a former Utah Foundation staffer said Western coal is 'in bad shape' and an industry speaker noted a $170 million mine investment with no sales-tax exemption requested.
An exchange on the Senate floor called for an independent review of tax exemptions affecting the coal industry and independent power producers, with at least one lawmaker urging the Utah Foundation as a potential reviewer.
The senator who opened the discussion said coal is not prevalent in their area and asked for a report "whether it's from Utah Foundation or something" to clarify the costs tied to coal and to independent power…
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