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Evan Bender, director of government affairs at the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), provided legislative and government affairs updates pertaining to the aggregates industry during last month’s Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference. Bender discussed the state of NSSGA, the upcoming expiration of the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA) and the association’s hopes for a new highway bill. He also touched on how November’s elections may impact legislation.

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Rep. Sam Graves (R-Missouri), chairman of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, expressed optimism about legislation at last month’s NSSGA Annual Convention. NSSGA’s Evan Bender offers details and explains how November’s midterm elections might impact its prospects.

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The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) held its 2026 Young Leaders Annual Meeting in Destin, Florida, attracting more than 380 participants from across the U.S. The agenda included two general sessions, several breakouts, networking opportunities and community service activities.