After pushback GOP sponsor drops hurdles to intervening in Kentucky utility cases

By: Liam Niemeyer

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: March 6, 2026

Words: 906

Last Updated: 4 days, 2 hours ago

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The Republican sponsor of a bill reshaping the Kentucky Public Service Commission eliminated provisions that critics had warned would silence the voices of average consumers in utility rate cases.

Sen. Brandon Smith, R-Hazard, amended his Senate Bill 8 Friday morning before the GOP-controlled Senate voted 30-5 to approve the modified bill and send it to the House of Representatives. Sen. Lindsey Tichenor, R-Smithfield, voted to “pass” on SB 8.

Environmental groups including the Kentucky …

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