Analysis synthesizes public responses to strategy development. The Department of Commerce has released a detailed summary documenting the responses to their Request for Information (RFI) for the Creating…
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Administration Outlines Semiconductor Production Plan
CHIPS and Science Act allots $50 billion. On Monday, President Biden’s administration unveiled its plan for boosting domestic chip production in the U.S. through the $50 billion in…
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President Announces $1 Billion in Regional Economic Development
Twenty-four states will receive assistance under the American Rescue Plan. President Joe Biden and Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo held a virtual event Friday with winners of grant money…
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Job Openings Increased in July
The hiring pace slowed for the fourth month in a row. The U.S. Department of Labor announced Tuesday that job openings rose in July as employers become less…
Read MoreDepartment of Commerce Launches CHIPS.gov Website
The online resource assists in program implementation. Last week, the Department of Commerce announced the launch of the CHIPS.gov website. Paired with President Biden’s executive order, the website…
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Labor Department Invests in Apprenticeships for Women
Awards $3.4 million to women’s recruitment, training, and retention. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh announced last week that the Department of Labor is adding $3.4 million to the…
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USDA Extends Food Program Waivers for Baby Formula
Secretary says families need the flexibility to access formula. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced this week that the expiration dates are being extended for baby formula…
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EPA Proposes Restoring Chemical Safety Protocols
The administration seeks to inform local communities that could be impacted. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed the reinstatement of chemical safety regulations that were revoked during…
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FDA Fields Increasing Reports of Ventilator Breakdowns
Issues with foam are suspected in recalled Philips model. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced last week that it has received 48,000 reports for faulty ventilators and…
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Commerce Secretary Commends the CHIPS and Science Act
She is encouraged by the renewed focus on domestic manufacturing After President Biden signed the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 into law on Tuesday, Secretary of Commerce…
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