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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A planned funding cut to the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act was repealed, avoiding the loss of $7.6 billion for critical state highway projects.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
Comparing and contrasting MSHA with OSHA
Aggregate producers may not like everything about the Mine Safety & Health Administration's (MSHA) approach, but a glimpse at a couple of day-to-day practices at the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) provides a look at a potential alternative universe. Keep Reading
AEM: Data shows tariffs costing taxpayers billions
Dennis Slater, the president of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), says it’s time to end the trade war once and for all. Keep Reading
MSHA seeks data to protect miners from quartz exposure
According to the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), quartz accounts for the overwhelming majority of naturally occurring crystalline silica. Keep Reading
