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Shuster, Glassman to speak at NSSGA convention opening session
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) announced that House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill Shuster (R-Pa.) and columnist, diplomat and author James Glassman will be speaking at the opening session of its annual convention Monday, March 16… Keep Reading
NSSGA names State Aggregates Association Executive of the Year
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) named Patrick Jacomet as the 2014 State Aggregates Association Executive of the Year. Jacomet is the executive director of the Ohio Aggregates & Industrial Minerals Association (OAIMA). The award acknowledges significant contributions… Keep Reading
Waters rule to be tweaked, not withdrawn
Gina McCarthy, administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), reiterated at a House Appropriations Committee hearing that the agency plans to release an altered Waters of the U.S. rule this spring. According to the National Stone, Sand & Gravel… Keep Reading
NSSGA Convention Schedule
In conjunction with AGG1 is the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s (NSSGA) annual convention, which takes place March 15-18. It is an opportunity for association members to come together to help plan the group’s strategic direction. Also during the… Keep Reading
NSSGA 2015 Annual Convention
In conjunction with AGG1 is the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s (NSSGA) Annual Convention, which takes place March 15-18. It is an opportunity for association members to come together to help plan the group’s strategic direction. This year's convention… Keep Reading
Majority of House calls on Congress to create long-term highway bill
A majority of both Republicans and Democrats signed a letter initiated by Reps. Reid Ribble, R-Wisc., Dan Lipinski, D-Ill., and Tom Reed, R-N.Y., to Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, and Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., urging Congress to develop a long-term… Keep Reading
NSSGA to recognize Grassroots Award winners at convention
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) will recognize four active advocates for their efforts to influence federal policy during 2014 at its Annual Convention in Baltimore, Md. Robert F. Weldon of Weldon Materials will receive Grassroots CEO of… Keep Reading
David Stillman to present keynote speech at NSSGA convention
David Stillman, best-selling author and expert on generational issues in the workplace, will deliver the keynote speech at the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s annual convention closing general session on Wednesday, March 18 in the Baltimore Convention Center. Stillman’s… Keep Reading
MSHA revises proposed civil penalties rule
According to NSSGA, the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has been making substantial revisions to its proposed civil penalties rule. NSSGA and other stakeholders have expressed opposition to the rule, which has the potential to reduce operators’ options… Keep Reading
