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Reopening America essential for the aggregate industry
As P&Q's Kevin Yanik writes, getting the economy going again means doing the little things – regularly filling your gas tank, supporting local businesses – that collectively add up to generate revenues states count on. Keep Reading
ARTBA chair makes case for infrastructure package
This week, the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) calls for a multi-year plan addressing transportation infrastructure. Keep Reading
Infrastructure pulled off table as component of coronavirus relief
Although President Trump has expressed an interest in addressing infrastructure through coronavirus relief, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell articulated other plans this week. Keep Reading
Measuring the economic impact of the coronavirus
How long will the latest economic downturn last? And how might this downturn compare to the Great Recession? P&Q asked aggregate producers for their collective feelings on the matter. Keep Reading
Which states have the worst bridges?
An American Road & Transportation Builders Association analysis of national data offers insights on the bridges that need major repairs or replacements the most across the United States. Keep Reading
Replacement WOTUS rule takes next step
Now published in the Federal Register, the final replacement Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule goes into effect this June. Keep Reading
Highway Materials Group urges Congress to support state DOTs
State Departments of Transportations (DOTs) are currently experiencing a decline in vehicles on the road and are expected to see revenues drop. Keep Reading
Strong public support for infrastructure investment continues
Voters approved nearly 90 percent of transportation investment ballot measures this year, the American Road & Transportation Builders Association reports. Keep Reading
Nearly $8B in federal highway funds saved
A planned funding cut to the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act was repealed, avoiding the loss of $7.6 billion for critical state highway projects. Keep Reading
