Analysis: Westmoreland bankruptcy shows county vulnerability
Analysis
by 4 Comments Coal company’s Chapter 11 filing could short Lincoln County of more than $9 million in unpaid mineral taxes.
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Bebout blocks bill to help collect unpaid mineral property tax
Senate president holds back measure to put public at head of the line when producers declare bankruptcy. Bankers also oppose the change.
Despite ‘systemic problems,’ Wyo. defends Alpha deal
Wyoming regulators are dismissing allegations that a deal they reached with bankrupt coal company Alpha Natural Resources Inc. over mine reclamation financial assurance obligations violated federal law.
