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Coal country, comprised of former power-producing regions in Appalachian states like Kentucky and Southwest Virginia, needs to move on, residents say. "Coal is dead," said one Harlan, Kentucky, native, a former miner who now works at an auto shop in Hazard. (Emma Ayers / The Washington Times)

‘We’ve paid our dues’: Appalachians look to new solar projects to replace old king coal

By Emma Ayers - The Washington Times

FILE - In this May 21, 2019 file photo, Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear addresses his supporters following his victory in the Democratic primary for governor in Louisville, Ky. Gov. Matt Bevin predicted Tuesday, June 25, 2019 that his political kinship with Republican President Donald Trump will be in the campaign spotlight this year, and that Trump may visit Kentucky multiple times to help Bevin counter a tough Democratic challenge. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, File)

Edelen: Tough primary will make Beshear a better candidate

By BRUCE SCHREINER - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 26, 2019, file photo, Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin speaks with the media during an event about the new Interstate 165 in Bowling Green, Ky. Kentucky Republicans will give an initial verdict on Bevin’s job performance in the state's primary election Tuesday, May 21. Meanwhile, Democrats will choose from three prominent candidates looking to challenge Bevin, an ally of President Donald Trump. (Bac Totrong/Daily News via AP, File)

The Latest: Kentucky AG Beshear wins Democratic gov. primary

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The Latest: Beshear denounces attack ad during debate

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FILE - In this Wednesday, April 24, 2019, file photo, Democratic candidate for Kentucky governor Attorney General Andy Beshear responds during a debate at Transylvania University in Lexington, Ky. A well-funded group backing Adam Edelen shook up Kentucky's Democratic gubernatorial primary on Thursday, May 16, running a short-lived TV ad denouncing rival Beshear's private legal work for the Boy Scouts of America in a sexual abuse case years ago. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, File)

Group pulls TV ad attacking Beshear in Democratic race

By BRUCE SCHREINER - Associated Press

Democratic candidates call for more higher education funding

By BRUCE SCHREINER and DYLAN LOVAN - Associated Press

Edelen fundraising boosted by running mate’s loan

By BRUCE SCHREINER - Associated Press

Democrats discuss electability during gubernatorial debate

By BRUCE SCHREINER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Wednesday, April 24, 2019, file photo, candidates for Kentucky governor, from left, Democratic former state Auditor Adam Edelen, Kentucky state Rep. Rocky Adkins, D-Sandy Hook, and Democratic Attorney General Andy Beshear stand on stage during a debate at Transylvania University in Lexington, Ky. The three leading Kentucky Democrats on the May primary ballot for governor agree their state badly needs a new chief executive. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, File)

Kentucky Democratic hopefuls hammer away at Bevin, not Trump

By BRUCE SCHREINER - Associated Press

Former state Auditor Adam Edelen, a Democratic candidate for Kentucky governor, responds during a debate at Transylvania University in Lexington, Ky., Wednesday, April 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Edelen attack spurs Beshear response in Democratic campaign

By BRUCE SCHREINER - Associated Press

Pro-Edelen group launches attack ad against Beshear

By BRUCE SCHREINER - Associated Press

Democratic candidates stake out stances on abortion

By BRUCE SCHREINER and DYLAN LOVAN - Associated Press

Former state Auditor Adam Edelen, left, listens as Kentucky state Rep. Rocky Adkins, D-Sandy Hook, responds during a Democratic gubernatorial debate at Transylvania University in Lexington, Ky., Wednesday, April 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Candidates discuss wide range of issues during debate

By BRUCE SCHREINER and DYLAN LOVAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 28, 2019, file photo, Democrat Adam Edelen, right, files to run for governor as his running mate, Gill Holland, looks on in Frankfort, Ky. Edelen is offering a plan to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana for personal use. The gubernatorial hopeful's plan stops short of fully legalizing marijuana. The former state auditor has scheduled media events in Louisville and Lexington on Monday, April 8, 2019, to announce details of his plan. (AP Photo/Adam Beam, File)

Edelen calls for decriminalizing recreational marijuana

By BRUCE SCHREINER - Associated Press

Kentucky group aimed at changing politics dissolves

By BRUCE SCHREINER - Associated Press

Edelen debuts TV ad in run for Kentucky governor

By BRUCE SCHREINER - Associated Press

Democratic candidates make pitches to party leaders

By BRUCE SCHREINER - Associated Press

Edelen calls for overhaul of criminal-justice system

By BRUCE SCHREINER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov 3, 2015 file photo, Democratic candidate for State Auditor Adam Edelen speaks to his supporters at the Kentucky Democratic Party event at the Frankfort Convention Center on election day in Frankfort, Ky. Edelen, the son of a tobacco farmer, will call for a statewide smoking ban on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/David Stephenson, File)

Tobacco farmer’s son endorses smoking ban in most workplaces

By ADAM BEAM - Associated Press

Democrat Adam Edelen, right, files to run for governor as his running mate, Gill Holland, looks on in Frankfort, Ky., Monday, Jan. 28, 2019. Edelen, the former state auditor, is the fourth Democrat to file for governor this year. Attorney General Andy Beshear, state House Minority Floor Leader Rocky Adkins and former state employee Geoff Young are also running in the May 21 Democratic primary. (AP Photo/Adam Beam)

Edelen files for governor ahead of Tuesday’s deadline

By ADAM BEAM - Associated Press