Tag: government

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Where Washington stands on an infrastructure bill

June 16, 2021By

Momentum on a bipartisan infrastructure bill came to a halt last week, and new negotiations are already underway in Washington. But doubts are starting to surface about whether an impactful bill can ultimately be produced for the industry.

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Sponsored: The potential impact of Biden’s Build Back Better infrastructure plan

March 10, 2021By and

Is there stomach in Congress for a big 2021 spending plan on infrastructure that would be coming off a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus bill? Dodge Data & Analytics’ Richard Branch weighs in.

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House bill introduced to save mining operations, jobs

January 26, 2021By

The Saving America’s Mines Act will prohibit any administration from unilaterally halting the mining of critical minerals on federal lands where mining is currently permissible.

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What to watch in the weeks to come

January 20, 2021By

P&Q will be keeping an eye on a couple of key developments early in 2021, including the aggregate industry’s recovery and the prospects of an infrastructure bill.

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With five of the nation’s 13 most populous cities residing in Texas, demand for construction materials in the Lone Star State is, not surprisingly, very high. Photo: Art Wager/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

AEM leaders optimistic about a 2021 infrastructure bill

January 14, 2021By

Leaders at the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) addressed infrastructure as a 2021 legislative priority during a virtual press briefing Thursday.

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Dodge economist discusses likelihood of a big 2021 infrastructure bill

December 18, 2020By and

Dodge Data & Analytics’ Richard Branch shares his expectations for an infrastructure bill and what kind of federal funding might ultimately be ahead.

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NSSGA’s Stanley named a top lobbyist

December 10, 2020By

The Hill recognized Michele Stanley of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) for delivering results for NSSGA members in the halls of Congress and with the administration.

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NSSGA's Michael Johnson, left, and Michele Stanley joined P&Q to recap the 2020 election look ahead to the Biden administration, and more. Photos: NSSGA

NSSGA leaders provide glimpse of road ahead in Washington

December 8, 2020By

Michael Johnson and Michele Stanley of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) paid P&Q a visit to share reactions to the 2020 election and how aggregate industry issues may play with the Biden administration and a divided Congress.

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Paving antitrust case settled in West Virginia

November 2, 2020By

The largest antitrust settlement in West Virginia history involved multiple construction materials producers.

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