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Deep DiveWhat employers can expect following the end of Chevron deference
The U.S. Department of Labor’s regulations may not fare well under federal courts’ scrutiny post-Chevron, a former official said.
By Ryan Golden • July 24, 2024 -
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EPA awards $160M grants for clean construction materials
The Inflation Reduction Act funds will support 38 projects chosen to develop materials with low-carbon emissions.
By Sara Samora • July 24, 2024 -
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Biden announces more investments in workforce development, apprenticeships
The funding aims to create training pipelines, reach underserved communities and enhance public-private partnerships across in-demand fields.
By Carolyn Crist • July 23, 2024 -
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FDA bans use of BVO in all food and beverages
The ban officially goes into effect on Aug. 2 and manufacturers will have one year to reformulate, the agency said.
By Elizabeth Flood • July 18, 2024 -
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$400M in CHIPS funding goes to GlobalWafers
The money will go towards new plants in St. Peters, Missouri, and Sherman, Texas.
By Joelle Anselmo • Updated July 18, 2024 -
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Q&A3 questions for Deputy Commerce Secretary Don Graves
The leader tells Manufacturing Dive how the agency is helping connect manufacturers with resources to grow the industry in the U.S.
By Sara Samora • July 17, 2024 -
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Snapchill recalls coffee products due to deadly toxin
The Food and Drug Administration found the coffee manufacturer's low-acid canned foods production process could lead to the growth of clostridium botulinum.
By Joelle Anselmo • July 16, 2024 -
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FTC noncompete ban partially blocked by Texas judge
Judge Ada Brown held that the agency violated the Administrative Procedural Act and exceeded its statutory authority.
By Ryan Golden • Updated July 12, 2024 -
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White House to open $1.6B CHIPS-funded R&D competition
Winners will receive awards of up to $150 million to improve domestic semiconductors’ system performance and function through advanced packaging.
By Joelle Anselmo • July 11, 2024 -
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Entek receives $1.2B DOE loan for Indiana battery separator facility
The loan covers most of the costs to build the facility in Terre Haute and boost the domestic lithium-ion battery cell supply chain.
By Joelle Anselmo • July 10, 2024 -
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Quality control at BoeingBoeing will plead guilty to defrauding FAA
The aircraft maker accepted the Department of Justice’s agreement as crash victim families vehemently oppose it, calling it a “sweetheart deal.”
By Sara Samora • July 8, 2024 -
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OSHA proposes rule to protect workers from extreme heat
The standard would require employers to provide water and rest breaks when high heat creates a hazardous work environment indoors or outdoors.
By Zachary Phillips • July 2, 2024 -
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Rogue Valley Microdevices receives $6.7M in CHIPS funding
The federal investment will nearly triple the company’s manufacturing capacity and support its Palm Bay, Florida, facility.
By Joelle Anselmo • July 2, 2024 -
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3 adjustments to make for the DOL overtime rule
The new rule is set to go into effect today, raising the minimum salary threshold to $43,888. Here's how to ensure you're compliant.
By Emilie Shumway • July 1, 2024 -
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SCOTUS overturns Chevron doctrine, limiting federal agency reach
Federal courts will no longer have to defer to agency regulations for interpretation of ambiguous statutes.
By Ryan Golden , Ginger Christ • June 28, 2024 -
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Entegris to get $75M in CHIPS funding for Colorado plant
The semiconductor materials plant aims to recruit half its workforce from veterans and military families.
By Joelle Anselmo • June 27, 2024 -
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Petmate faces $279K in fines for safety violations at Texas plant
The Labor Department investigated the Arlington, Texas, facility after an employee suffered severe burns while cleaning a foam machine.
By Sara Samora • June 27, 2024 -
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Manufacturing cybersecurity at heart of new White House guidance
The increased priority on security comes as more clean energy supply chains face the threat of a cyberattack.
By Kate Magill • June 24, 2024 -
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Deere to pay $1.1M over racial discrimination allegations
The company was cited for allegedly discriminating against 277 Black and Hispanic job applicants at facilities in Illinois and Iowa.
By Kate Magill • June 20, 2024 -
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Quality control at BoeingBoeing CEO grilled at Senate hearing: ‘The problem’s with you’
David Calhoun admitted whistleblowers had been retaliated against for speaking out as senators blamed him for fostering an unsafe company culture.
By Joelle Anselmo • June 20, 2024 -
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Trump could roll back Inflation Reduction Act tax credits if reelected
Volkswagen and Samsung SDI leaders expressed concerns at a conference last week about the stability of the IRA should the administration change.
By Kate Magill • June 17, 2024 -
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Quality control at BoeingFAA was too ‘hands off’ with Boeing: agency chief
The agency's administrator said that more inspectors will be sent to Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems’ factories to maintain tighter oversight before production can ramp up.
By Sara Samora • June 13, 2024 -
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Rocket Lab to receive $24M in CHIPS funding, expand New Mexico plant
The funds will help double solar cell production at the aerospace component maker’s Albuquerque facility.
By Sara Samora • June 12, 2024 -
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ITC advances tariff petition of 7 US solar manufacturers
The decision follows the expiration of a two-year moratorium on Southeast Asian solar import duties.
By Diana DiGangi • June 10, 2024 -
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Canada border agent strike averted, for now
The union representing border agents called off job action until further notice as mediated talks will continue until Wednesday.
By Larry Avila • June 7, 2024
