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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Apr. 04, 2025

Mining Group Seeks To Block Silica Dust Rule Before It Takes Effect

The Mine Safety and Health Administration promulgated the rule last year in an attempt to reduce the silica dust they breathe in on the job by half.

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Government WVPB Staff, Apr. 01, 2025

Legislation Could Affect Teachers, Plus Mine Safety Measures At Risk, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, we discuss the role education has played in this year's legislative session, from proposed teacher pay bumps to bills addressing student discipline.

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Arts & Culture WVPB Staff, Feb. 10, 2025

History Meets Local Activism And Trouble For Silica Laws, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, months of anticipation will come to a head this week as the Jefferson County Planning Commission reviews revised plans for a water bottling site in the rural community of Middleway.

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Nov. 18, 2024

Infrastructure Law's Mine Reclamation Funds To Continue

Under the infrastructure law signed by President Joe Biden, West Virginia will receive an extra $140 million a year over 15 years for mine reclamation projects.

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Arts & Culture Mason Adams, Nov. 06, 2024

Book Brings W.Va. Mine Wars History To Young Readers

The West Virginia mine wars played an important part in U.S. history, but for decades were often left out of history classes. A new book aims to change that. It’s titled ...

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Health & Science WVPB Staff, Sep. 05, 2024

A Camping Ban In Morgantown And Mine Rescue Training This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, Morgantown's tries to address homelessness with a camping ban, and training above ground miners how to rescue their coworkers.

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