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Mar 24 2024
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Thousands are suing PFAS manufacturers, including the Massachusetts AG and the city of Westfield
A sea of litigation over PFAS-laden firefighting foam blames the companies behind it — and seeks funding for cleanups.
PFAS, short for “per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances,” are a group of thousands of manufactured chemicals that can be harmful to human health.
Westfield filed a federal lawsuit in 2018 against the firefighting foam chemical manufacturers 3M, Chemguard and Tyco
MassLive.comMar 18 2024
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Knife Manufacturer Slated For Move To Former Subway Site In Milford
MILFORD, CT — A German knife manufacturer is moving its US headquarters to the former Subway site in Milford, according to WTNH News-8. Wüsthof is moving from Norwalk to a larger location at 325 Sub Way as the company continues to grow. Wüsthof is known for its kitchen cutlery, which is sold at stores like Williams Sonoma and Crate & Barrel. The operation will include about 80 employees.
Patch.comMar 25 2024
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Manufacturing company ordered to turn over $1.5M in profits for child labor violations
A Tennessee parts manufacturer for major companies including John Deere and Yamaha has been ordered to turn over $1.5 million in profits after the Department of Labor found children employed in dangerous jobs. "The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of the Solicitor has obtained a federal consent judgment that requires a Morristown manufacturer of outdoor power equipment components for major
ABC News (Online)Mar 12 2024
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Mississippi manufacturers voice support for Medicaid expansion plan
The Mississippi Manufacturers Association voiced support for the House Medicaid expansion plan, which would make Mississippi the 41st state to expand Medicaid to cover the working poor, in a social media post. The group cited new economic development projects this year as a reason to expand Medicaid coverage in the state with the lowest workforce participation rate. “In late Feb., Jason White
Mississippi Today NewsMar 21 2024
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Shuttered Lowes in Louisville could become biotech manufacturing facility – BizWest
LOUISVILLE — The Boulder Valley biotechnology boom shows no signs of slowing as a pair of developers have set their sights on a shuttered big-box home-improvement store in Louisville that could be transformed into a home for life-sciences companies. Denver-based developer Koelbel and Co. recently formed a joint venture with Vitrian, a Maryland builder of biotechnology spaces, to develop the
BizWestMar 21 2024
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Manufacturer to build $76M facility in KCK, bringing 600 jobs to area
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — A window and door manufacturer will build a new $76.5 million facility in Kansas City, Kansas, bringing 600 jobs to the area. Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly announced Thursday that Marvin will open a 400,000-square-foot manufacturing facility at the Scannell 435 Logistics Center, site of the former Woodlands racetrack. “Marvin’s investment emphasizes that my administration’s
Fox 4 Kansas CityMar 20 2024
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Window, door manufacturer on pace to open $10M facility in Henrico County
A distributor and manufacturer of doors, windows and specialty millwork will invest $10 million to establish a new manufacturing and assembly operation in Henrico County. Tucker Door & Trim’s new facility, expected to open by April 1, will be for manufacturing fiberboard and fiberglass doors and should create 50 jobs. The new facility will increase capacity and provide the company the
Augusta Free PressMar 20 2024
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Wisconsin GOP blast Biden on manufacturing job losses, but their numbers are off
• Wisconsin GOP chair Brian Schimming claimed the state lost 6,000 manufacturing jobs and 455 dairy farms since last February • The state lost 2,300 jobs since last February and Wisconsin GOP admitted to having the wrong timeline When President Joe Biden was in Milwaukee on March 13, Brian Schimming, chairman of the Republican Party of Wisconsin, issued a statement saying: “On Joe Biden’s
Milwaukee Journal SentinelMar 15 2024
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Virginia lawmakers support pharmaceutical manufacturing at Tech Hub in Richmond
Virginia received a Tech Hub designation and General Assembly investments to increase manufacturing efforts in the United States, and now lawmakers are rallying to promote pharmaceuticals in Richmond-Petersburg. Tech Hubs in the United States are made possible by funding from the CHIPS and Science Act. U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine with U.S. Reps. Don Beyer, Ben Cline, Gerry Connolly
Augusta Free Press