National Stone Sand & Gravel Association
House, Senate to conference on new highway bill
Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed an additional 90-day extension of the surface transportation program (from June 30 to Sept. 30) at level funding, setting the stage for a conference with the Senate on a multi-year surface transportation reauthorization… Keep Reading
House may look to change highway bill extension
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) reports that the U.S. House of Representatives could act as early as this Wednesday (Apr. 18) to move forward with a 90-day extension of the surface transportation program (from June 30 to… Keep Reading
Second annual ‘Rally for Roads’ draws hundreds
More than a dozen construction-industry associations, including the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA), went to Washington for the second annual Rally for Roads, the nation’s largest transportation funding advocacy rally. In his address to NSSGA’s board of directors… Keep Reading
ROCKPAC donors and recipients
As we move through the year toward the November elections, Pit & Quarry will be reporting on the contributions of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association's ROCKPAC political action committee. To date, ROCKPAC has donated $115,500 to congressional candidates – $90,500 to… Keep Reading
Road rules
NSSGA is following developments in a new Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration rule for states, requiring interstate truck drivers to provide proof from a medical professional that they are healthy enough to drive. The kicker? States failing to comply face a 5 percent… Keep Reading
