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Aggregate producers may see rulemaking on powered haulage safety in 2020, perhaps incorporating requirements for deploying new tech into current safety standards. Photo: P&Q Staff

What’s next for MSHA amid government dismantlement

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The current downsizing of the federal government bears watching, but mine operators should continue with their efforts to maintain safe workplaces. Keep Reading

Knife River Corp.’s Matt Arnold (far left), Cemex’s Juan Castillo (third from left) and Big Town Concrete’s Rich Szecsy (far right) met with Texas lieutenant governor Dan Patrick (second from left) during the Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association’s Capitol Day on Feb. 19. Photo: TACA

TACA delivers industry messaging during Capitol Day

Nearly 100 members of the Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association (TACA) participated in the event to educate the state’s legislators on issues vital to the industry. Keep Reading

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Breaking down early Trump administration activity and what’s ahead

Evan Bender, director of government affairs at the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), lays out what’s transpiring in the nation’s capital with the new Trump administration and a Republican-controlled Congress. Keep Reading

From left: Pit & Quarry managing editor Jack Kopanski moderates a producer panel comprised of Duff Quarry’s Ross Duff, Luck Stone’s Raymond Slaughter and US Aggregates’ Kristin Sweeney. Photo: P&Q Staff

P&Q Roundtable returns with Arizona meeting

The annual Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference brought industry leaders to Phoenix for education and networking. Keep Reading

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Executive order interrupts IIJA fund disbursement

The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association issued a statement on the matter following an executive order President Trump signed last week. Keep Reading

Vulcan VP discusses infrastructure matters at House hearing

Vulcan Materials’ Janet Kavinoky addressed the House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee on Highways & Transit this week. Keep Reading

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MSHA: Latest screening yields no POV violators

The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) reports that none of the nation’s mines met the criteria based on a late 2024 screening. Keep Reading

Says MSHA assistant secretary Chris Williamson: “It’s critically important at MSHA – especially on the enforcement side – that you’re always bringing in new inspectors [and] that you’re always backfilling people when they leave.” Photo: MSHA

Exclusive: MSHA chief reflects on tenure as assistant secretary

Chris Williamson, assistant secretary of the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), reflects on his tenure leading the agency as his final day nears in January. Keep Reading

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How MSHA, mine safety should be reshaped in 2025

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Ogletree Deakins’ Bill Doran and Margo Lopez present a wish list for the new year related to the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) and mine safety overall. Keep Reading

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