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Infrastructure spending gets boost with latest budget deal
The latest budget deal struck late last week in Congress includes billions of dollars in additional funding for infrastructure. Keep Reading
Trump digs into infrastructure in State of the Union speech
President Trump outlined his vision to rebuild the nation's infrastructure during his first State of the Union address. Keep Reading
Tax reform bill headed to White House
Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act early Wednesday morning, overhauling the U.S. tax code for the first time in more than three decades. Keep Reading
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
