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WV Senate passes state mine oversight bills that have sparked safety concerns

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The West Virginia Senate has passed bills that have drawn concern from the United Mine Workers of America over how they would change state mine oversight. On the final day for bills to pass out of their houses of origin in the state’s 2025 regular legislative session, the Senate on Wednesday passed Senate Bills 942 and 883. The bills would repeal state standards for diesel-powered equipment in mines and place mine inspector appointment authorit…

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WV Senate passes state mine oversight bills that have sparked safety concerns

The West Virginia Senate has passed bills that have drawn concern from the United Mine Workers of America over how they would change state mine oversight. On the final day for bills to pass out of their houses of origin in the state’s 2025 regular legislative session, the Senate on Wednesday passed Senate Bills 942 and 883. The bills would repeal state standards for diesel-powered equipment in mines and place mine inspector appointment authorit…

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Charleston Gazette-Mail broke the news in Charleston, United States on Thursday, April 3, 2025.
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