Last year, the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency sought to close more than 30 mine safety offices around the country and Pineville was one of them.

Last year, the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency sought to close more than 30 mine safety offices around the country and Pineville was one of them.

A featured look at several distinguished speakers appearing at the West Virginia Coal Symposium.

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed SB155, also called The Renewing Coal-Impacted Communities Act, into law Tuesday. The act outlines how coal mining royalties, which will come from the Blue Creek Mine, will be allocated.

NIOSH’s Mobile Occupational Safety and Health Unit will be in your area soon to conduct black lung screenings. All coal miners are encouraged to stop by the mobile and participate in this free health exam.

On Wednesday, several of the Association’s priority bills were passed by their chambers of origination, clearing a legislative deadline. Bills had to be passed by their chamber of introduction yesterday to “survive” crossover day.