RICHMOND â On the heels of a critical report showing that Virginiaâs controversial coal mine tax credits is generating economic losses for the commonwealth, Democrats in the General Assembly are advancing legislation to eliminate the program. Sen. Jeremy McPike of Prince William and Del. Sally Hudson of Charlottesville are carrying legislation to scrap the tax credits next January, and before that happens, a workgroup will convene to figure out how the coalfield region can effectively transition its economy away from its reliance on fossil fuels. âIt seems these coal tax credits have outlived their purpose, and there are better ways to invest in the communities that have relied on them,â Hudson said.