Kentucky Democrat Prioritizes Coal Miners' Health
Despite President Donald Trump and Republicans' efforts to revive the coal industry, Morgan McGarvey, the lone congressional Democrat from coal-producing Kentucky, is focusing on worker health and safety.
Since taking office in 2023, McGarvey has taken a different approach than his Republican colleagues, who aim to shield coal from environmental rules and market pressures.
McGarvey's priority is to address the industry's past harms and help coal communities transition to a clean energy economy, as envisioned by Democrats.
McGarvey is leaning in on worker health and safety, while President Donald Trump and Hill Republicans are focused on reviving coal.
Author's summary: Democrat prioritizes coal miners' health over industry revival.