Hops & Highways Episode One: FAST Act Extension, Debate Debacle & Build America Friday

In the premiere episode of Hops & Highways, Jess & Dormie discuss the FAST Act Extension, funding implications and share some construction good news.

Dormie RobertsJessica Lombardo
Oct 2, 2020

Hops & Highways is a weekly newscast dedicated to the roadbuilding industry. In the premiere episode, Asphalt Contractor Magazine editor Jessica Lombardo and associate editor Dormie Roberts discuss the news you may have missed from the week and share your work in the Build America Friday Segment.

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