Around forty citizens from across the state showed up in Louisville early this morning to raise their voices and rally in opposition to tax subsidies for Peabody Energy.  Members came from as far away as Perry and Harlan counties to express their disapproval with the proposed plan and the closed-door meeting with Peabody executives.  Participants chanted, sang, drummed, and displayed signs just outside the Louisville Convention Center where the meeting was being held.  Members and allies also took the opportunity of being in downtown Louisville during the day to speak with passersby about coal conversion and the need for real alternative, sustainable energy technologies for the state. 

Governor Fletcher made a brief appearance as he exited the convention center on the way to his vehicle, but, despite our pleas, he did not seem interested in listening to our side of this issue. 

To see more photos from today's event, you can visit our photo gallery.