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Granite Awarded an Approximately $173 Million Weir Widening Contract

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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Granite (NYSE:GVA) has been awarded an approximately $173 million contract by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Sacramento District, to construct various elements along the Sacramento River in California.

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  • Granite (NYSE:GVA) has been awarded an approximately $173 million contract by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Sacramento District, to construct various elements along the Sacramento River in California.
  • Granite’s work involves widening the weir and the construction of a new fish passage structure and a vehicular bridge connecting Old River Road to just north of West Sacramento.
  • The 25-span vehicular bridge will allow local traffic to cross over the new weir structure and maintain access to communities north of the project.
  • "The Weir Widening Project is a critical infrastructure project for our city and region," said Granite Vice President of Regional Operations, Carter Rohrbough.

Deloitte's Washington National Tax Practice Names Capitol Hill Tax and Policy Veteran Anna Taylor as Deputy Managing Principal of Tax Policy Group

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Monday, January 9, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Deloitte announced today that Anna Taylor — former tax and economic policy principal advisor to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) — has joined Deloitte's Washington National Tax practice as the deputy managing principal of the Tax Policy Group. With nearly two decades of Capitol Hill experience, Taylor has a keen understanding of current legislative dynamics, as well as factors and barriers to legislative success.

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  • With nearly two decades of Capitol Hill experience, Taylor has a keen understanding of current legislative dynamics, as well as factors and barriers to legislative success.
  • "Deloitte's capabilities will be enhanced now that Anna Taylor has joined our team as the deputy managing principal of the Tax Policy Group," said Banks Edwards , managing partner, Washington National Tax, Deloitte Tax LLP.
  • "Anna's experience and perspective will provide our clients with timely insights into the tax policy making process on Capitol Hill.
  • "While 2023 promises a divided government, tax policy will not be dormant," commented Jon Traub , managing principal, Tax Policy, Washington National Tax, Deloitte Tax LLP.