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April 12, 2023

German company to invest $300M in Pennsylvania chipmaking plant

Merck KGaA's electronics subsidiary has pledged $300 million toward expansion project

April 6, 2023

Oregon Legislature authorizes urban growth expansion for chipmakers

The Oregon Legislature has authorized Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek to expand urban growth boundaries to allow chipmakers to build factories.

March 29, 2023

Feds examine gas pipeline at Pennsylvania chocolate factory blast site

National Transportation Safety Board investigators are examining a natural gas pipeline at the R.M. Palmer Co. factory explosion site in West Reading, Pennsylvania.

March 28, 2023

Whatever happened to the global chip shortage?

Lawmakers and experts agree that semiconductor manufacturing in the U.S. need to match the production or else it will go underutilized in an attempt to compete with others.

March 27, 2023

PA Gov. Shapiro orders flags to half-staff for 7 killed in chocolate factory explosion

Democratic Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has ordered state flags to half-staff after at least seven people were killed in an explosion at West Reading's R.M. Palmer Co. plant.

March 22, 2023

Tampa's treasured 'Cigar City' culture enjoys revival as tourists, newcomers flock to Florida

Tampa, Florida, was once the center of global cigar manufacturing, producing more than 500 million cigars annually. The city's cigar industry is enjoying a revival today.

March 21, 2023

US needs to stop China and here are the best ways to do it

US needs to stop China and here are the best ways to do it. Congress is analyzing different strategies to stop national security threats that CCP poses.

March 16, 2023

NC Gov. Cooper urges against large paper mill's closure

Democratic North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper urged Pactiv Evergreen not to shut down its Canton mill, noting the "devastating effect" an estimated 1,100 job losses would have on the state.

March 14, 2023

Biden washing machine rule would make Americans dirtier and stinkier — and raise prices: manufacturers

President Biden's Department of Energy proposed new efficiency standards for washing machines to use considerably less water, all in an effort to "confront the global climate crisis."

February 24, 2023

West Virginia Gov. Justice greenlights funding for renewable energy battery plant

Republican West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice on Friday signed a bill allocating $105 million in state funds to a proposed renewable energy battery plant in Wierton.