Tag: government

Dodge economist discusses likelihood of a big 2021 infrastructure bill

December 18, 2020By Kevin Yanik and Carly Bemer

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

NSSGA’s Stanley named a top lobbyist

December 10, 2020By Kevin Yanik

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.

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 P&Q Staff

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.

West Virginia silhouette. Photo: bamlou /DigitalVision Vectors/Getty Images

Paving antitrust case settled in West Virginia

November 2, 2020By Kevin Yanik

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

Maio: Either presidential winner likely to encounter roadblocks

October 23, 2020By Alan Maio

Proudfoot’s Alan Maio explains why there may be obstacles ahead for the winner of the 2020 presidential election.

A damaged roadway surface in California. Photo: tupungato/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

Where the presidential candidates stand on infrastructure

October 2, 2020By Kevin Yanik

A look at where President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden stand on rebuilding the nation’s crumbling infrastructure.

Sure, New York City traffic is horrible. But eliminating cars from New York City roads and expecting other U.S. cities to adopt the Big Apple's model is quite the stretch. Photo: Bim/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

Continuing resolution extends federal surface transportation funding

October 1, 2020By Kevin Yanik

With the FAST Act set to expire Sept. 30, President Trump signed a continuing resolution to keep surface transportation programs, as well as other critical programs, funded.

Aggregate production down in second quarter 2020

September 4, 2020By Kevin Yanik

While second-quarter crushed stone production for consumption dropped 2.3 percent, sand and gravel was set back 4.6 percent.

Riprap and boulders represent about 15 percent of Albert Frei & Sons’ revenue, yet only 2 percent of its volume, President Albert Frei Jr. says. Photo by Kevin Yanik

Doran & Lopez: What to expect from MSHA in the new normal

June 8, 2020By William Doran and Margo Lopez

As the industry shifts into a long-term recovery, producers must consider several factors when it comes to how they interact with Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) officials – and vice versa.