Congress
MSHA’s 2027 budget signals leaner staffing, tech-focused enforcement
The agency’s proposed budget would reduce staffing and expand the focus on AI tools, data analytics and technology-driven inspections. Keep Reading
NSSGA eyes next highway bill as IIJA expiration nears
With the midterm elections ahead and the expiration of the federal highway bill looming, NSSGA’s Evan Bender shares what’s ahead for the industry. Keep Reading
What’s next for highway funding after IIJA
With the IIJA expiring in September, NSSGA’s Evan Bender breaks down what the five-year bill got right – and what Congress should fix next. Keep Reading
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
