Congress
Incoming NSSGA chair provides industry outlook, association priorities
Ted Baker II, incoming chair of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), outlines the road ahead for the organization over the next 12 months. Keep Reading
Dodge economist discusses 2024 election impacts
Richard Branch, chief economist at Dodge Construction Network, details how the presidential and congressional elections will impact construction markets in the new year and beyond. Transcript Jack Kopanski: How do you anticipate this upcoming election and other ongoing global events… Keep Reading
NSSGA names Rock Star Award winners
The award is given out annually to members of Congress that go above and beyond for the aggregates industry, according to the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA). Keep Reading
CRH regional president talks IIJA implementation
CRH Americas’ Dwayne Boyd served as a witness during a House subcommittee hearing exploring the latest with the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA). Keep Reading
Inflation takes center stage at congressional roundtable
Bond Construction Corp.'s Karen Hubacz, chair of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association, addressed the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee on the topic. Keep Reading
Gas tax pause proposed in Senate
A bill proposing a suspension of the federal gas tax is facing stiff opposition from industry organizations such as the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association. Keep Reading
Addressing ‘flaws’ in the Mine Act
A retired mine safety and health lawyer recently published a legal thriller that underscores dangerous, real-world defects impacting the mining industry. Keep Reading
Public works group urges Congress to fully fund IIJA
With the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA) signed into law last November, the American Public Works Association leaders wrote the Senate Committee on Appropriations a letter encouraging swift action. Keep Reading
AGC: 16 states added construction jobs in last 20 months
Less than half of the states in the U.S. have seen construction job growth since February 2020, with Utah seeing the biggest gains. Keep Reading
