DOGE terminated leases for more mine safety offices in Kentucky than any other state, a move advocates say comes at the expense of miners' health.

MSHA oversees the Coal Mine Safety and Health division in 12 coal districts and the Metal-Nonmetal Mine Safety and Health division in its six regions. The Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act ...

John Blanton, R-Salyersville, would ease safety requirements for coal companies employing 10 or fewer miners during a shift. In those instances, only one mine emergency technician would have to be ...