WV Legislature passes state mine oversight bills that fueled safety concerns

WV Legislature passes state mine oversight bills that fueled safety concerns

The West Virginia Legislature has passed bills that have drawn concern from the United Mine Workers of America over how they would change state mine oversight. The Legislature passed Senate Bills 883 and 942, on April 11 and April 12, 2025, respectively, sending them to Gov. Patrick Morrisey. SB 942 would repeal state standards for diesel-powered equipment in mines and place mine inspector appointment authority, while SB 883 would place mine ins…

Quarry bill hearing raises air quality questions

Lawmakers and citizens raised questions about air and water quality, air monitoring and blasting at a state hearing which introduced a proposed bill to further regulate aggregate mining. House Bill 3482, sponsored by State Rep.