Trump administration
White House soaking in comments regarding regulations
According to a report, the Trump administration is inclined to accept a number of public comments regarding the regulation of U.S. businesses. Keep Reading
President’s budget a concern to industry associations
Industry associations have expressed concerned with President Donald Trump's budget proposal to cut $2.4 billion from the Department of Transportation (DOT) budget – a 12.7 percent reduction from FY 2017. The cuts come as part of the president's call to… Keep Reading
Trump seeks aggregate industry input for regulations
In one of President Trump's orders, he asked the aggregate industry for which regulations to target, the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association reports. Keep Reading
The Trump administration’s potential impact on the aggregate industry
Attendees at the 2017 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference share how they think the Trump administration will impact the aggregate industry. Keep Reading
Cabinet update: EPA head confirmed, DOL nominee withdraws
Scott Pruitt, Oklahoma's attorney general, was confirmed as U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administrator. Also, the Trump administration tapped a new nominee to head the Department of Labor following Andy Puzder's withdrawal. Keep Reading
The Trump administration’s impact on M&A activity
How will the Trump administration affect merger and acquisition activity in the aggregate industry? P&Q columnist George Reddin offers his projections. Keep Reading
Senate confirms Chao as secretary of transportation
The Senate confirmed Elaine Chao, former secretary of labor, as the new administration's secretary of transportation. Keep Reading
Trump cuts down on government regulations
President Donald Trump signed an executive order that requires federal agencies to cut two existing regulations for each new regulation introduced. Keep Reading
Trump signs order to expedite infrastructure projects
President Donald Trump signed an executive order designed to speed up environmental reviews and fast-track infrastructure projects, reports NSSGA. Keep Reading
