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Calling for action on infrastructure in 2021 (Part 2)
The nation’s infrastructure was a hot topic at this year’s Roundtable, with attendees debating the merits of 2021 proposals that have come forth in Washington. Keep Reading
Report: Senate expected to pass infrastructure bill
The Senate advanced a bipartisan $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill, which is expected to produce about $550 billion in new spending. Keep Reading
PCA leaders make the case for carbon neutrality
While some environmental policymakers push for fewer construction materials, Portland Cement Association (PCA) leaders say concrete and cement are the solution to a more sustainable world. Keep Reading
TACA meeting draws producers to San Antonio
The Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association (TACA) hosted its annual meeting this month, with TXP Inc.’s Jon Hockenyos presenting a state and national economic report. Keep Reading
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
Producers excluded from COVID-19 emergency temporary standard
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association commended the Department of Labor on its exclusion of the aggregate industry in a COVID-19 emergency temporary standard. Keep Reading
Normalcy returns as the industry picks up where it left off
While an air of uncertainty remains, aggregate producers are operating in a business environment that looks and feels more normal with each passing week. Keep Reading
ROCKS Act included in surface transportation reauthorization bill
The ROCKS Act would establish a working group to study the use of aggregates and recommend practices and policies to ensure continued access to them. Keep Reading
Republicans counter Biden’s infrastructure proposal
A group of Senate Republicans introduced a $568 billion infrastructure plan that would reportedly provide more funding for roads and bridges than President Biden’s $2.3 trillion proposal. Keep Reading
