Author

Ian Karbal

Ian Karbal

Ian Karbal covers state government for the Pennsylvania Capital-Star. He's particularly interested in the influence of money in politics and how arcane policies affect Pennsylvanians across the state. Pennsylvania Capital-Star is part of States Newsroom, the nation’s largest state-focused nonprofit news organization.

Mine safety advocates agree new silica dust rule is progress, but some worry it’s not enough
By: - April 22, 2024

It was a celebratory moment years in the making when acting Labor Secretary Julie Su, flanked by miners and advocates, announced the rollout of a new rule limiting silica dust exposure for miners in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, last week. For years, advocates for mine safety had urged the federal government to adopt strict rules around the […]