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Buttigieg confirmed as DOT secretary, the industry reacts

February 2, 2021By

The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association and the Associated Equipment Distributors applauded the Senate’s quick confirmation of Pete Buttigieg as transportation secretary.

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Is a highway bill coming in (early) 2021?

December 11, 2020By

Two industry leaders say passage is now more likely to happen in the new year. Michael Johnson and Michele Stanley of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association explain.

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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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The fully automated water recycling system uses and recycles about 14,000 gallons of water per minute to separate sand fines. Photo by Kevin Yanik

The industry reacts to the new WOTUS definition

January 24, 2020By

Aggregate producers were quick to weigh in on the Environmental Protection Agency’s replacement Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule, which should ease the burden they felt from a previous definition.

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Cemex's digital technology blends and produces pre-ordered aggregate mixes for customer pick-up. Photo by Zach Mentz

ROCKS Act introduced to Congress

November 20, 2019By

The House introduced legislation that would allow stakeholders at the federal, state and local levels to evaluate the use of aggregate for construction and transportation projects. 

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NSSGA awards operations for community relations success

November 15, 2019By

National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s (NSSGA) Community Relations Excellence award recognizes achievements in enhancing the public’s perception of the aggregate industry.

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NSSGA tabs Environmental Excellence award winners

November 14, 2019By

NSSGA’s Environmental Excellence award recognizes operations that actively demonstrate a commitment to the exemplary use of environmental controls.

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NSSGA appoints VP of government, regulatory affairs

March 25, 2019By

The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association promoted Michele Stanley to vice president of government and regulatory affairs.

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NSSGA establishes industrial sand division

December 14, 2018By

Members of the National Industrial Sand Association are joining the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) in a new Industrial Sand Division.

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