“There’s been a war on Kentucky coal for at least four years ... Bud Morris was struck from behind by a loaded coal hauler. There was only one mine emergency technician in the mine, and ...

KY lawmakers weaken coal safety rule over protests ... Harlan County mine after he was struck from behind by a loaded coal hauler. Morris’ widow, Stella, pleaded with lawmakers during her ...

President Donald Trump has signed four executive orders aimed at limiting restrictions on coal mining production. Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers says this will benefit Kentucky’s economy.

who suffered inadequate medical care from the sole MET on duty at his Harlan County mine after he was struck from behind by a loaded coal hauler. Kentucky lawmakers, including some with personal ...

Wes Addington is the executive director of the Appalachian Citizens' Law Center. In an interview with Eastern Standard, he ...

Andy Beshear has allowed to become law House Bill 196, which will reduce from two to one the number of mine emergency technicians, or METs, who must be present at Kentucky coal mines when there ...