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Addressing America’s workforce training issue
Rep. Bradley Byrne (R-Alabama) visited with the industry at the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association's Legislative & Policy Forum, stressing the need for new approaches to workforce training. Keep Reading
NSSGA develops award for infrastructure champions
Rep. Bill Shuster (R-Pennsylvania) will receive the inaugural award from the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA). Keep Reading
Why Martin Marietta is optimistic about the months to come
Coming off a record-setting 2017, the fundamental drivers for additional growth at Martin Marietta remain in play according to Ward Nye. Keep Reading
The six principles of Trump’s infrastructure plan
President Trump unveiled his legislative goals Monday to rebuild the nation’s crumbling infrastructure with a six-point plan. Keep Reading
MSHA’s transitions through the Trump Administration
A number of issues occupied the attention of the mining industry in 2017. Most of these issues arose as a result of the new administration in Washington. Keep Reading
Tax reform bill takes center stage
The House of Representatives introduced a reform bill that will overhaul the tax system. Learn more about the bill introduced. Keep Reading
EPA administrator, Interior secretary visit with industry
The administrator of the U.S. EPA and the secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior appeared at NSSGA's inaugural Legislative & Policy Forum this week. Find out what they had to say. Keep Reading
State’s budget addresses government control of quarries
Wisconsin's governor vetoed a provision in the state budget that would have taken away the rights of local governments to regulate aggregate operations. Keep Reading
Time to address the Highway Trust Fund, group says
The Highway Materials Group (HMG) urges Congress in a letter to enact a long-term, robust and sustainable funding mechanism that addresses the Highway Trust Fund shortfall. Keep Reading