Tags: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

PA Gov. Rendell: Stimulus providing short- and long-term benefit

Jan 14, 2011

Pennsylvania has more jobs, safer infrastructure, greater energy independence, better schools and a clear path to economic stability because of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), Gov. Edward G. Rendell said Jan. 13 before the regular public meeting of ...

AggBeat

Sep 01, 2010

For daily news updates and Web-exclusive news items, visit the “AggBeat Online” section of our Web site at www.aggman.com Stone mining exempt from mine safety bill By Tina Grady Barbaccia, News and Digital Editor After another tragic coal mine explosion, the aggregates industry ...

Rep. Mica: Despite efforts, ‘gas tax is dead’

Jul 28, 2010

U.S. Rep. John L. Mica (R-FL), the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Republican leader, at a July 27 Congressional oversight hearing, declared dead a federal gas tax increase to fund a long-term transportation bill. Although some leading Democrats support a gas ...

Market Niches: Rip Rap

Jul 01, 2010

Stepping up to the rip rap market Once Gulf Coast Limestone began producing its own high-quality rip rap, no job was off limits By Kerry Clines, Senior Editor When Texas-based Gulf Coast Limestone Inc. (GCLI) first began selling rip rap, it didn’t own ...

An uphill battle for an underground issue

May 01, 2010

An uphill battle for an underground issue After another tragic coal mine explosion, the aggregates industry prepares for increased scrutiny despite its own increased safety record. By Tina Grady Barbaccia, News and Digital Editor Following the latest coal mine tragedy in West Virginia ...