the morning cram [killer coal edition]

From NPR: Cases of Black Lung surge as an investigation by NPR and CPI uncovers regulators' inability to control a deadly disease.

From Kentucky: A man accused of setting a fatal fire at Murray State goes on trial again today in Marshall County. A long list of new laws are set to take effect in Kentucky this week.

From Illinois: Illinois transportation officials are working to curb the rising number of roadway fatalities with the help of the state’s digital message boards.