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Apr 11 2024
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BP oil spill money to pay for $98.5M high-tech manufacturing center built by FSU
TALLAHASSEE — Florida State University is in line to receive up to nearly $98.5 million to construct aerospace and advanced manufacturing facilities in Panama City, under a contract approved Wednesday by the Triumph Gulf Coast Board of Directors. In November, the board voted to negotiate terms and a contract for what’s known as the Institute for Strategic Partnerships, Innovation, Research,
Orlando SentinelMar 22 2024
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Tobacco manufacturers lose appellate ruling on graphic warning labels
"They are supported by extensive scientific evidence showing that graphic warnings are most effective at increasing public understanding of the dire health consequences of smoking. It is time for the U.S. to catch up with the rest of the world in implementing this best-practice policy to reduce tobacco use and save lives." The manufacturers repeated their claims that the labels violate the
The Winston-Salem JournalMar 22 2024
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Pro-Palestine group blocks road to military manufacturer's facility
A group of pro-Palestinian protesters blocked a road leading to a military hardware manufacturer's facility in New Hampshire on Friday morning.Sky5 was overhead as first responders worked to cut them free and take the protesters into custody. Two people had attached themselves by the arm to red and black rings, about the size of a car tire. Cylinders extended up their forearms. Firefighters
WCVBMar 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 20 2024
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President Joe Biden to announce $8.5B for Intel semiconductor manufacturing
Intel Corp., already one of Arizona's largest employers, will receive up to $8.5 billion in federal grants as part of a preliminary agreement to be announced by President Joe Biden and Commerce Department officials during a visit to Arizona on March 20. The funding, designed to rebuild America's technological leadership in semiconductors, could be spread among multiple Intel projects in
AZ CentralApr 08 2024
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US to award TSMC $6.6B in grants, $5B in loans to step up chip manufacturing in Arizona
The U.S. Commerce Department said on Monday that it has signed an agreement to award Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) $6.6 billion in direct funding under the CHIPS and Science Act to set up semiconductor factories in Phoenix, Arizona, and provide up to $5 billion in loans. This grant, pegged for the company’s U.S. subsidiary, TSMC Arizona, is the latest step by the U.S. to strengthen
TechCrunchMar 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 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.com