Alexander Acosta
New head at the Department of Labor
Eugene Scalia officially took up the office this week, succeeding the departed Alexander Acosta. Keep Reading
What to expect from MSHA policy, leadership changes
While the first seven months of the Trump administration have been anything but boring, there's still a lot to find out about MSHA's course going forward. Keep Reading
New head at MSHA – for now
Learn more about the new acting head of the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), who will lead the agency until an assistant secretary is confirmed. Keep Reading
NSSGA addresses regulations with US labor secretary
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) met with U.S. Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta to address regulations faced by aggregate operations. Keep Reading
U.S. Senate confirms Acosta as labor secretary
The confirmation of Alexander Acosta paves the way for movement on other posts in the Department of Labor, including the next assistant secretary of the Mine Safety & Health Administration. Keep Reading
Cabinet update: EPA head confirmed, DOL nominee withdraws
Scott Pruitt, Oklahoma's attorney general, was confirmed as U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administrator. Also, the Trump administration tapped a new nominee to head the Department of Labor following Andy Puzder's withdrawal. Keep Reading
