Kate Brown has signed Oregon's historic, contentious anti-coal bill

Oregon Live: Oregon's most consequential energy bill in decades — a nationally ambitious plan to wean the state off coal and boost renewable sources — has become law.

Gov. Kate Brown signed Senate Bill 1547 on Tuesday, handing Democrats a coveted political victory that comes despite lingering concerns the legislation might raise costs for utility customers. Brown's office announced the signature in a statement Thursday.

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