Michael Johnson
Infrastructure framework set, but passage tied to reconciliation
A five-year, $953 billion infrastructure bill will be tied to a budget reconciliation package, with the president declaring he won’t sign one without the other. Keep Reading
The White House grades each state’s infrastructure
With the American Jobs Plan now in the public sphere, the Biden administration produced a series of fact sheets highlighting the infrastructure needs of every state. Keep Reading
NSSGA, PCA weigh in on Biden’s infrastructure proposal
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s (NSSGA) Michael Johnson and the Portland Cement Association’s (PCA) Mike Ireland issued written statements following the unveiling Wednesday of President Biden’s infrastructure plan. Keep Reading
What the industry pathway forward looks like in Washington
With the government in transition, leaders at the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association share what they expect in working with the Biden administration and the next Congress. Keep Reading
Is a highway bill coming in (early) 2021?
Two industry leaders say passage is now more likely to happen in the new year. Michael Johnson and Michele Stanley of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association explain. Keep Reading
NSSGA’s Stanley named a top lobbyist
The Hill recognized Michele Stanley of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) for delivering results for NSSGA members in the halls of Congress and with the administration. Keep Reading
NSSGA leaders provide glimpse of road ahead in Washington
Michael Johnson and Michele Stanley of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) paid P&Q a visit to share reactions to the 2020 election and how aggregate industry issues may play with the Biden administration and a divided Congress. Keep Reading
NSSGA, PCA heads offer remarks on presidential election
Michael Johnson of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) and Mike Ireland of the Portland Cement Association (PCA) issued statements about the 2020 presidential election. Keep Reading
AGG1, World of Asphalt shows canceled
The March 2021 events in Atlanta will not take place due to concerns related to the pandemic. Keep Reading