Biden administration
WOTUS on EPA chopping block once again
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is relooking at the definition of “waters of the U.S.” (WOTUS), with developments likely to surface in the months to come. Keep Reading
Ogletree Deakins’ Doran discusses a new era for MSHA
Bill Doran of Ogletree Deakins discussed where the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) stands under the Biden administration, COVID-19 impacts on enforcement and more at the 2021 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference. Keep Reading
Calling for action on infrastructure in 2021 (Part 2)
The nation’s infrastructure was a hot topic at this year’s Roundtable, with attendees debating the merits of 2021 proposals that have come forth in Washington. Keep Reading
The definition of ‘infrastructure’ somehow up for debate
Infrastructure has long been about things like roads and bridges. But the emergence of “human infrastructure” is now all the rage in Washington, where it's being pitted against "physical infrastructure." Keep Reading
Calling for action on infrastructure in 2021 (Part 1)
The nation’s infrastructure was a hot topic at this year’s Roundtable, with attendees debating the merits of 2021 proposals that have come forth in Washington. Keep Reading
Report: Senate expected to pass infrastructure bill
The Senate advanced a bipartisan $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill, which is expected to produce about $550 billion in new spending. Keep Reading
AGC: Construction employment still down in most states
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) says Texas and Wyoming have experienced the worst job losses in the past year while Utah and Idaho are the top gainers. Keep Reading
Sponsored: Infrastructure talks heating up
Pit & Quarry contributor David Chereb explores the likelihood of a $4 trillion infrastructure bill and how it would impact aggregate producers. Keep Reading
What’s in the $1.9T stimulus for transportation?
The chairman of the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure provides a breakdown on aid in the stimulus bill passed Thursday that will support transportation initiatives. Keep Reading
