The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s (NSSGA) Legislative & Policy Forum (LPF) returns to Washington this month, with tax reform and the highway bill’s reauthorization topping the list for discussion with the nation’s lawmakers. With the 119th Congress convening in January, NSSGA says its Sept. 24-27 LPF provides a platform to get the industry’s business in motion as key elections loom this November.  “This is really our opportunity to make sure we can hit the ground running on Day 1 in the next Congress,” says Michele Stanley, executive vice president and chief advocacy officer at NSSGA. “This is really our chance to continue to build those relationships and get lawmakers thinking about the issues they need to tackle first thing in the next Congress – no matter who wins the majority.”

The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) Young Leaders held a Meet Up in Atlanta on Aug. 20-21. The event – held with the support of the Georgia Construction Aggregate Association – provided a regional opportunity for young aggregate leaders to conference and network. The two-day event included roundtable discussions and tours of local facilities. The Atlanta meeting included a tour of the Komatsu Training facility and Luck Stone Quarry in Atlanta. The Tuesday afternoon kick off included a roundtable discussion on political and community engagement. Young Leaders Chairman, Brendan Deveraux, Summit Materials, welcomed the group and led a panel discussion with John Hay, CRH, and Jeff Wansley, GCAA. The group also attended an Atlanta Braves baseball game that evening.

The Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association (TACA) welcomed more than 600 attendees to its 70th Annual Meeting at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa. Attendees included producer members, allied members, and all other members associated with TACA... A topic gaining more attention is the health and safety of workers in the construction industry, specifically their mental health. Members heard a presentation about total worker health from Libby Pritchard with the National Stone, Sand, & Gravel Association about the Total Worker Health program. This program looks at proactive approaches to ensure companies have the resources to address issues before they arise.