NSSGA's GARA team presented their latest policy briefing to provide an update on what is happening in D.C. It has been a tremendously hot summer in D.C. for the aggregates industry, as we have worked on multiple legislative priorities and regulatory policies on behalf of the industry. Learn how these challenges coupled with an extremely unpredictable House of Representatives have worked through critical legislative issues like, government funding, a reauthorization of our FAA construction programs and the massive defense policy bill.

In this webinar, NSSGA Government Affairs staff dove into the basics of advocacy and shared strategies for having an impactful meeting on Capitol Hill. From Hill meeting prep, to navigating around the Capitol complex, to how to draft a thank you note, this webinar provides the understanding needed to be a great advocate for your industry. We encourage all first-time Hill Day participants or anyone who wants an advocacy refresher to view this webinar.

Hear from Bill Acton, Rob Geho and Kevin Thomas (Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.); Mark Williams (Luck Companies); and Emily Coyner (NSSGA) regarding the 2020 Navigable Waters Protection Rule, how the new rule is being implemented and potential future changes to be aware of.

NSSGA’s GARA team provides an update on the many items we are working on in Washington to improve policies for your business.

NSSGA presented a webinar from the K&L Gates legal webinar series on Wednesday, October 11. This webinar provided the latest developments on Environmental Justice (EJ) nationally, including the expansion of EJ efforts federally and in states throughout the country, along with practical tips and considerations to effectively manage the current regulatory landscape. The speakers were Brian Montag, Gail Conenello and Cliff Rothenstein, all with K&L.

This webinar features a focused discussion on advancing Alkali-Silica Reactivity (ASR) testing methods to improve reliability, correlation and industry relevance. Dr. Leandro Sanchez, Associate Professor at the University of Ottawa and Chair of ACI Committee 221 on Aggregates, shared insights into the precision and accuracy of current ASR test methods and their correlation with long-term field exposure blocks.

NSSGA hosted its last member-exclusive policy webinar ahead of the November elections. In this recording, you will hear from top political experts about the latest election developments, how to execute your voting plan and a post-election outlook on what a Biden administration may mean for your business.

This webinar goes over the basics, pitfalls, changes and tips of ESA, including the recent long eared bat listing.

NSSGA's GARA team held the first Policy Briefing Webinar of 2024. After the winter holidays, things are heating up on Capitol Hill. Government funding measures and regulatory changes like the Air Emissions Reporting Rule and the Powered Haulage Rule are at play. Listen in for an update from the team about what's happening on the Hill and with ROCKPAC and upcoming elections. 

Join us at our annual ROCKPAC 101 webinar to learn more about ROCKPAC's mission, contribution criteria and the value it adds to NSSGA's advocacy efforts. Our staff will also give overviews of ROCKPAC's recent successes and the political fundraising landscape, followed by time for Q&As.