As Trump pushed mines to increase production, protections for black lung victims stalled ^0%

Louisville Public Media - By Justin Hicks - 12/25/2025, 5:00 PM

From federal rulemakers all the way down to Kentucky lawmakers, 2025 was full of regulatory wins for mining companies. Meanwhile, health researchers confirm that deaths from black lung disease are rampant in the mine industry. During President Trump’s first year back in the Oval Office, mining has played a large role. In his quest to... more