Watchdog raises alarm about politically connected Ohio coal plant

A “super-polluter” coal plant along the Ohio River is losing money and faces a hefty environmental liability, according to a recent report. Since it’s owned by a politically connected private equity fund, an obvious question arises: Will taxpayers be left holding the bag?

The fund and its CEO are prominent supporters of former President Donald Trump and his running mate, Ohio U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance, who are themselves outspoken supporters of coal. A Vance spokesman didn’t respond when...