Electric Bills in Coal Country West Virginia Now Top Mortgage Payments April 13, 2026 By Margie Mason RAINELLE, W.Va. (AP) — Every month, Rebecca Michalski takes a deep breath before opening her electric bill. She lives on...
Coal Miners With Black Lung Say Government Is Suffocating The ‘Working Man’ November 17, 2025 By Margie Mason Lisa Emery loves to talk about her “boys.” With each word, the respiratory therapist’s face softens and shines with pride....
Coal Miners With Black Lung Say Government Cuts Are Suffocating the Working Man November 10, 2025 By Margie Mason Lisa Emery loves to talk about her “boys.” With each word, the respiratory therapist’s face softens and shines with pride....
Alabama Prisoners Work at Stores But Not Eligible for Parole or Workers’ Comp December 23, 2024 By Robin McDowell and Margie Mason DADEVILLE, Ala. (AP) — A storm was looming when the inmate serving 20 years for armed robbery was assigned to...
Judge Tells Louisiana to Protect Incarcerated Workers Toiling in Summer Heat July 5, 2024 By Margie Mason and Robin McDowell Amid blistering summer temperatures, a federal judge ordered Louisiana to take steps to protect the health and safety of incarcerated...