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Roger Group's Darin Matson and the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association's Michael Johnson attended the White House's ceremonial signing of the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA). Photo: NSSGA

Johnson, Matson on hand for historic infrastructure bill signing

November 15, 2021 By

Michael Johnson of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association joined Darin Matson of Rogers Group on Monday at the White House as the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act was signed into law.

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Biden chooses nominee to lead MSHA

November 15, 2021 By

President Biden finally selected a nominee who will head the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA). His name is Chris Williamson.

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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

NAPA, PCA applaud House passage of infrastructure bill

November 8, 2021 By

The heads of the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) and Portland Cement Association (PCA) offered reaction to House passage of the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act.

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House passes historic infrastructure bill in late-night vote

November 6, 2021 By

The $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill passed the House late Friday night. President Biden is expected to sign the measure into law.

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What’s next for the stalled infrastructure bill?

October 6, 2021 By and

Pit & Quarry’s Kevin Yanik offers a sense of the road ahead for an infrastructure bill that’s now clearly tied to reconciliation.

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Calling for action on infrastructure in 2021 (Part 1)

August 4, 2021 By

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.

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Construction employment dips in June 2021

July 6, 2021 By

Nonresidential construction firms are struggling to find workers and materials to complete projects, the Associated General Contractors of America reports.

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MSHA is intensifying its approach to workplace health. Photo by Joe McCarthy.

Where the industry stands with MHSA – and what’s ahead

June 29, 2021 By and

It has been more than five months since the Biden administration took office, and while there is still a lot to learn about the potential enforcement focus of the MHSA, much has become clearer.

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Will Congress commit $1 trillion toward infrastructure? Photo: iStock.com/kozmoat98

Infrastructure framework set, but passage tied to reconciliation

June 25, 2021 By

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.

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