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US infrastructure not overly topical at presidential, VP debates
The first two debates covered a lot of ground, but one area of interest that went virtually untouched in both debates was U.S. infrastructure. Keep Reading
MSHA, AEM target seat belt safety
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) issued a safety alert for seat belt use. Keep Reading
Poll: Voters united on infrastructure across party lines
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers published results from a national poll that reveals half of registered voters say the nation’s infrastructure has gotten worse over the last five years. Keep Reading
Report breaks down potential beneficiaries of ‘Trump Wall’
A Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. report offers a breakdown of the "Trump Wall," including construction materials companies that could potentially benefit. Keep Reading
Aggregates advocacy event scheduled for September
NSSGA plans to set up meetings Sept. 12-14 with members of Congress for attendees of the second annual Safety and Health Committee Meetings and Advocacy Fly-In. Keep Reading
Drone maker offers glimpse of regulatory road ahead
Kespry's vice president of business development and policy offers perspective on the regulatory road ahead for drone users. Keep Reading
MSHA to explore workplace exams, diesel exhaust monitoring
MSHA plans to hold a public hearing July 19 in Salt Lake City, where the agency will address its proposed rule addressing workplace exams. Keep Reading
Mined land reclamation award established in Illinois
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources' Office of Mines and Minerals established an annual Mined Land Reclamation Award program. Keep Reading
Congressional bills include WOTUS block
The Senate Appropriations Committee approved a bill that would block the implementation of the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule. Keep Reading
