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National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association director of government affairs Evan Bender was one of several speakers at this year’s Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference, addressing legislative and regulatory issues pertaining to the industry. Photo: Pit & Quarry

NSSGA’s Bender details the road ahead in Washington

With a new administration and a new Congress, the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s (NSSGA) Evan Bender discusses what’s ahead in the nation’s capital. Keep Reading

Blue Water Industries’ Ted Baker II takes over as chairman of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association this month. Photo: Ted Baker II

Incoming NSSGA chair provides industry outlook, association priorities

Ted Baker II, incoming chair of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), outlines the road ahead for the organization over the next 12 months. Keep Reading

BONUS: The Trump administration, a new Congress and aggregates

Special bonus episode:Evan Bender, director of government affairs at the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), sat down with P&Q’s Kevin Yanik at the 2025 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference to discuss the political landscape and what’s ahead for the… Keep Reading

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Breaking down early Trump administration activity and what’s ahead

Evan Bender, director of government affairs at the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), lays out what’s transpiring in the nation’s capital with the new Trump administration and a Republican-controlled Congress. Keep Reading

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NSSGA opens registration for AGG1 2025

The next AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo will take place in March in St. Louis. Keep Reading

Michael Johnson (left), seen here in 2021 with Vulcan Materials Co.’s Chad McDougal (center) and Bond Construction Corp.’s Karen Hubacz, says the Legislative & Policy Forum has made the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association more effective at advancing the advocacy interests of its members. Photo: NSSGA

P&Q exclusive: NSSGA CEO reflects on 11-year tenure

Michael Johnson, president and CEO of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), looked back on the transformation of his organization – and the road ahead – before his final days on the job. Keep Reading

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NSSGA names safety award winners

The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) named the winners of its Safety Excellence Awards, the Louis Griesemer Sterling Safety Awards and the James M. Christie Safety & Health Professional of the Year Award. Keep Reading

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NSSGA chief Johnson to step down in October

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Michael Johnson, president and CEO of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), plans to depart the organization he led for 11 years. Keep Reading

Those who attend the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s annual Legislative & Policy Forum have the opportunity to tell their story to policymakers on Capitol Hill. Photo: NSSGA

NSSGA deploying long-term strategy for advocacy event

Tax reform and highway reauthorization are priority issues for the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s (NSSGA) upcoming Legislative & Policy Forum. Keep Reading

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