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NSSGA names senior VP of government and regulatory affairs
Mira Lezell most recently served as policy advisor to the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee. Keep Reading
MSHA in 2025 and what’s ahead next year
Ogletree Deakins’ Philip K. Kontul reviews key Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) developments from the past year and what may shape the agency in 2026. Keep Reading
The informal conference: No one misses it until it’s gone
The government shutdown sidelined the Mine Safety & Health Administration’s informal conference process – a mistake, argue Ogletree Deakins’ Bill Doran and Margo Lopez. Keep Reading
Aggregate industry leaders converge in Washington
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s (NSSGA) annual Legislative & Policy Forum is underway in the nation’s capital. Keep Reading
Construction materials industry applauds passage of OBBBA
Leaders at the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association and National Asphalt Pavement Association react to passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) Keep Reading
Report: Policy uncertainty slowing construction demand
The Associated General Contractors of America’s CEO and chief economist offer perspective on the construction market and the need for policy clarity. Keep Reading
MSHA information center emerges through new government program
The new MSHA Information Hub aims to provide miners and operators with clearer guidance on safety standards and regulatory compliance. Keep Reading
Aggregate production falls for fifth straight quarter
The U.S. Geological Survey’s latest production statistics show a 6 percent decline for crushed stone and a 5 percent drop for sand and gravel. Keep Reading
Yanik: Reshoring requires real backbone
While the push to bring manufacturing home is gaining momentum, P&Q’s Kevin Yanik argues the U.S. must get serious about infrastructure and the workforce if this goal is to be achieved. Keep Reading
