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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

New EPA head tapped by Trump

President-elect Donald Trump plans to appoint Scott Pruitt, attorney general of Oklahoma, to lead the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Keep Reading

Overtime rule scheduled to take effect this week now delayed

A Texas judge issued an injunction on the final overtime rule by the U.S. Department of Labor. Keep Reading

Regulations to watch amid the presidential transition

The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association is monitoring several developments in the regulatory arena as the presidential transition approaches. Keep Reading

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