Category Archives: From Ken Ward Charleston Gazette

Mine safety: Are lawmakers doing all they could?

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Admin

February 6, 2012 by Ken Ward Jr. Today and tomorrow, the House and Senate Judiciary committees at the West Virginia Legislature are holding informational sessions to discuss the Upper Big Branch Mine Disaster and to hear about at least two … Continue reading →

Ethics complaint about Coal Industry blaming birth defects on “inbreeding” instead of MTR

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Admin

Coal industry lawyers from the firm Crowell & Moring tried to blame the increased rate of birth defects among residents near Appalachian surface mining sites on inbreeding. Assistant law professor Jason Huber alleged that the four Crowell & Moring lawyers … Continue reading →

Posted in From Ken Ward Charleston Gazette | Leave a comment

Blair Mountain march continues, despite some snags

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Admin

“What we do know is that many of the owners of these campsites were very hospitable at first, but have since said with regret that we cannot rest on their property,” said Chuck Keeney, great-grandson of famed UMWA leader Frank … Continue reading →

Posted in From Ken Ward Charleston Gazette, From Other Blogs | Leave a comment

MSHA hits Massey mine with 20 withdrawal orders

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Admin

See Full article at Coal Tattoo

Posted in From Ken Ward Charleston Gazette | 1 Comment