Congress
NSSGA: Five ways tax reform could affect the industry
NSSGA says the tax reform plan recently unveiled by the White House includes provisions relevant to U.S. aggregate operations. Keep Reading
Time to address the Highway Trust Fund, group says
The Highway Materials Group (HMG) urges Congress in a letter to enact a long-term, robust and sustainable funding mechanism that addresses the Highway Trust Fund shortfall. Keep Reading
Aggregate producer asks Congress to adjust regulations
NSSGA member Louis Griesemer, from Springfield Underground, called on the House Small Business Committee to take action on regulations that cause delays. Keep Reading
Obamacare and the road ahead
While Congress attempts to overhaul the nation's health care law, businesses, including aggregate producers, must continue to comply with the Affordable Care Act. Keep Reading
‘Infrastructure week’ an opportunity for progress
The White House kicks off a series of week-long events focused on revitalizing the nation's crumbling infrastructure. Could this week's focus be a true step toward the achievement of an effective, long-term highway bill? Keep Reading
House crafts $85B infrastructure spending bill
House Democrats drafted the LIFT America Act, an $85 billion infrastructure bill focused on funding for projects related to energy, the environment, health care and technology. Keep Reading
CalPortland hosts members of Congress
Rep. Martha McSally, R-Ariz., visited a CalPortland cement plant and Twin Peaks aggregate plant in Rillito, Arizona. Keep Reading
New Senate leadership includes infrastructure advocates
The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee will have a new chairman and ranking Democrat, reports the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association. Keep Reading
Congress to put off transportation funding increases
Members of Congress are likely to go home and campaign for re-election without giving transportation departments the ability to plan for infrastructure, NSSGA reports. Keep Reading
