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Biggs Revives NOSHA Bill, Sparks Safety Concerns

3/13/2025

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Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ) is pushing to dismantle OSHA with his reintroduced "NOSHA bill," claiming state and private employers can handle workplace safety. Meanwhile, Kentucky's House Bill 398 jeopardizes local safety initiatives. Critics fear these actions mirror the tragic neglect seen in the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Fire, where 146 lives were lost to unsafe conditions.

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Story summary

Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ) is pushing to dismantle OSHA with his reintroduced "NOSHA bill," claiming state and private employers can handle workplace safety. Meanwhile, Kentucky's House Bill 398 jeopardizes local safety initiatives. Critics fear these actions mirror the tragic neglect seen in the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Fire, where 146 lives were lost to unsafe conditions.