$2.8 billion will support the expansion of manufacturing in 12 states. The Department of Energy recently announced a combined $2.8 billion investment into American electric vehicle manufacturing. Twenty…
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Secretary Raimondo Speaks About Microchip Subsidies
Commerce Department will process applications one by one. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo recently spoke about future investments in domestic semiconductor manufacturing. Congress approved the $52.7 billion CHIPS…
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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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Secretary Granholm Estimates “Record” 2023 Oil Production
Anticipates restocking global oil market without Russian supply. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm recently said the United States is set to produce around 12.7 million barrels of oil per…
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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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DOE Requests Input on Clean Energy Research Funds
$675 million was allocated through Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The Department of Energy published a Request for Information last week, asking for public input on the $675 million allocated…
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U.S. Experiences Decline in Worker Productivity
The annual rate shows the largest drop on record. The Labor Department reported Tuesday that U.S. worker productivity fell sharply in the second quarter. On an annualized basis,…
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USDA Invites Public to Second Urban Agriculture Meeting
Federal Advisory Committee will discuss urban conservation and new focus areas. Last week, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued an invitation for urban agriculture enthusiasts to attend a…
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Poultry Processors Settle Claims with Justice Department
Three companies agree to pay workers $84 million in restitution Major poultry processors Cargill, Sanderson Farms, and Wayne Farms settled a lawsuit with the Department of Justice on…
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President May Tap Strategic Diesel Reserve
Decline in diesel inventories causes concern. The next step for President Joe Biden in mitigating the damage of supply shortages and rampant inflation could be tapping into the…
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