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Report: Trump may explore a gas tax increase
President Donald Trump indicated that he is open to increasing the federal gas tax to support U.S. infrastructure development, although he stopped short of endorsing such a course of action. Keep Reading
MSHA and the aggregate industry
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association's Mike Johnson discusses the ongoing process to select the next assistant secretary of labor at the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), the evolution of the aggregate industry's relationship with MSHA, and more. Keep Reading
Nye enlightens House committee on industry issues
Ward Nye, Martin Marietta chairman, CEO and president, testified before the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources on the importance of aggregate for infrastructure projects. Keep Reading
The Trump wall: What is it exactly and how could it affect the industry?
President Donald Trump's proposed wall along the U.S.-Mexico border has generated interest among aggregate industry stakeholders. But what would the Trump wall actually look like, and would the industry really stand to benefit? Keep Reading
Cabinet update: EPA head confirmed, DOL nominee withdraws
Scott Pruitt, Oklahoma's attorney general, was confirmed as U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administrator. Also, the Trump administration tapped a new nominee to head the Department of Labor following Andy Puzder's withdrawal. Keep Reading
Exploring the transition ahead at MSHA
Bill Doran, an attorney at Ogletree Deakins, sheds some light on the transition to come at the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA). Keep Reading
Workplace exams rule to be implemented despite opposition
The Mine Safety & Health Administration issued a final rule for workplace examinations that will go into effect this spring despite opposition from the mining industry. Keep Reading
Industry awaits next MSHA chief, policy changes
With 2016 in the past, the industry turns its attention to a new year and the many policy developments the incoming Trump administration is expected to bring. Keep Reading
Main looks forward, back as a new MSHA era dawns
Joe Main, assistant secretary of labor at the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), reflected on his seven years at the agency during a teleconference with reporters. Keep Reading
