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Brief: A nuclear power future has bipartisan backing in Kentucky But not everyone is so

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, here's a look at what's happening in Kentucky energy policy.

Nuclear power is gaining some serious momentum at the state level, and it appears to have support from both sides of the aisle. State Senator Danny Carroll was among those engaged in the conversation this week, attending a conference on nuclear energy at the Kentucky Historical Society in Frankfort. Carroll sat in on a panel of nuclear energy experts and had plenty of questions, showing a real appetite for understanding what a nuclear future might look like for the commonwealth.

While the bipartisan interest is notable, not everyone is on board. Some skepticism remains around the idea of nuclear power playing a bigger role in Kentucky's energy landscape. It's a conversation that's clearly just getting started, and it's one worth keeping an eye on as the state weighs its options.

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