Legislation intends to help coal miners dealing with black lung Ian Price August 31, 2018 1 minute read Bi-partisan legislation addressing black lung disease among coal miners is waiting on President Trump’s signature. It’s a disease that’s had a significant impact on southwest Virginia, as WFIR’s Ian Price reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Changes come to Roanoke TV: more news, more AndyNext: Skins, Panthers close out preseason with losses Related Stories Western Virginia Water Authority ready to talk data center and future water needs for the valley at public meeting Gene Marrano March 10, 2026 0 Local roofing company doing its part to help veterans with Roofs for Troops makeover Gene Marrano March 9, 2026 0 Longtime Virginia Tech professor discusses Iranian conflict as it enters 10th day Web Staff March 9, 2026 0
Bi-partisan legislation addressing black lung disease among coal miners is waiting on President Trump’s signature. It’s a disease that’s had a significant impact on southwest Virginia, as WFIR’s Ian Price reports:
