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Feb 21 2024
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Built-It-Yourself Gun Kit Manufacturer Paying Baltimore $1.2 Million In Settlement Over Increasing Violence, Report Says
The city of Baltimore will receive a $1.2 million payout to settle a lawsuit with build-it-yourself gun kit producer Polymer80, the Baltimore Sun reported, after officials claimed the company’s “ghost guns” were becoming increasingly prevalent in local crime, making Batimore at least the third city to settle a complaint involving the manufacturer. Polymer80 and Baltimore reached a settlement
ForbesJan 16 2024
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New Hanover County sues Chemours, PFAS manufacturers for contaminating environment, endangering firefighters
New Hanover County is suing Chemours, DuPont and several other PFAS manufacturers for years of contamination. On Jan. 12, New Hanover County filed a lawsuit against more than a dozen manufacturers and sellers of products that use or contain polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Known as forever chemicals, PFAS contamination of the air, groundwater and surface water has been an ongoing issue
WRALJan 16 2024
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New Hanover County files lawsuit against more than a dozen PFAS manufacturers
New Hanover County has filed a lawsuit against more than a dozen polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) manufacturers, including The Chemours Company, Dupont De Nemours and Chemgaurd. The county claims that the forever chemicals have been causing issues affecting the groundwater, air and surface water for years in Southeastern North Carolina. Aside from looking into decades of environmental
Star NewsJan 31 2024
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House passes $78 billion tax bill expanding child tax credit and boosting US manufacturing
The House of Representatives approved a major bipartisan deal to temporarily expand the child tax credit and revive a number of business tax breaks on Wednesday. The $78 billion tax bill passed with wide support from both Democrats and Republicans, despite issues raised earlier this week by key factions on the right and left. Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., gave the bill his blessing hours before
Fox News (Online News)Oct 31 2023
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China's Caixin Manufacturing PMI Fell Into Contraction in October
A private gauge of China's factory activity fell into contraction in October, signaling continued economic headwinds despite Beijing's recent efforts to shore up growth. The China Caixin manufacturing purchasing managers index fell to 49.5 in October, from 50.6 in September, according to data released Wednesday by Caixin Media Co. and S&P Global. The 50 mark separates activity expansion
MarketWatchSep 18 2023
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Hundreds of ‘air taxies’ to be manufactured in Ohio: governor
A new manufacturing plant to build electric planes that can take off and land vertically will be built in Dayton, Ohio — the birthplace of aviation. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) and Joby Aviation announced the agreement Monday, which promises to deliver up to 500 aircraft per year at the Dayton International Airport and support up to 2,000 jobs. The 140-acre site for the manufacturing facility
The HillOct 18 2023
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GlobalFoundries wins federal funding to expand semiconductor manufacturing
ESSEX JUNCTION, Vt. (WCAX) - New federal funding will help move Vermont to the forefront of semiconductor manufacturing. Wednesday, GlobalFoundries announced it is getting $35 million from the U.S. Department of Defense to expand its semiconductor manufacturing. GlobalFoundries creates gallium nitride or GaN chips-- hardcore semiconductors capable of taking on higher voltages and temperatures
WCAX 3Jan 19 2024
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Firearms manufacturer announces $30 million expansion of Fort Smith facility, creating 76 new jobs
FORT SMITH, Ark. (AP) – A firearms manufacturer on Thursday announced a $30 million expansion of its facility in western Arkansas, a project expected to create 76 new jobs over the next five years. Walther Manufacturing said its expansion in Fort Smith will begin in the first quarter of this year and will add 40,000 square feet to its existing 185,000 square foot facility. “Walther
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