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Buttigieg confirmed as DOT secretary, the industry reacts
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association and the Associated Equipment Distributors applauded the Senate's quick confirmation of Pete Buttigieg as transportation secretary. 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 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
The industry reacts to the new WOTUS definition
Aggregate producers were quick to weigh in on the Environmental Protection Agency’s replacement Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule, which should ease the burden they felt from a previous definition. Keep Reading
ROCKS Act introduced to Congress
The House introduced legislation that would allow stakeholders at the federal, state and local levels to evaluate the use of aggregate for construction and transportation projects. Keep Reading
NSSGA awards operations for community relations success
National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association's (NSSGA) Community Relations Excellence award recognizes achievements in enhancing the public’s perception of the aggregate industry. Keep Reading
NSSGA tabs Environmental Excellence award winners
NSSGA's Environmental Excellence award recognizes operations that actively demonstrate a commitment to the exemplary use of environmental controls. Keep Reading
NSSGA appoints VP of government, regulatory affairs
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association promoted Michele Stanley to vice president of government and regulatory affairs. Keep Reading
NSSGA establishes industrial sand division
Members of the National Industrial Sand Association are joining the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) in a new Industrial Sand Division. Keep Reading