Special Legislative Committee to Handle an Industry in Recession

Where:

Wyoming

What committee?

The Legislature’s Management Council created a special committee to address negative impact of coal industry bankruptcies

What special issues will the special committee consider?

• health care benefits for employees
• funds for reclamation work at mining facilities
• ensuring wages owed are paid
• ensuring local governments receive tax revenue from mining operations

Casper Star Tribune | Wyoming Legislature creates group to tackle fallout from coal bankruptcies