The department intends to develop workforce necessary to develop a new semiconductor sector. The Commerce Department recently announced the launch of the National Semiconductor Technology Center’s (NSTC) Workforce…
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Commerce Department Finalizes First Semiconductor Grant Under CHIPS Act
$123 million grant will fund production expansion for Polar Semiconductor. The Commerce Department has finalized its $123 million grant to Polar Semiconductor, allowing the company to expand its…
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U.S. Port Employers File a Complaint with National Labor Relations Board
They requested injunctive relief, stating that the labor unions have ceased to negotiate. The United States Maritime Alliance has filed a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB),…
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Labor Department Contacts Employers Ahead of Potential Port Worker Strike
The existing contract for 45,000 workers expires on September 30. The U.S. Labor Department has contacted the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) as port workers threaten to go…
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White House Announces Small Business Fund for EV Supply Aid
A fund will support small- and medium-sized auto manufacturers with access to capital to refinance, grow, or diversify their businesses. The White House announced that a $1 billion…
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FTC Backs USDA’s Proposed Rule on Meat Processing Practices
Commission supports clarifying the Packers and Stockyards Act to protect competition and promote a more resilient food system. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has expressed support for a…
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Pentagon Awards Rocket Startup Ursa Major $12.5 Million
Grants a small contract for solid fuel rocket engine testing and production. The Pentagon announced this month that it awarded a $12.5 million contract to the rocket building…
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DOJ Sues Owner of Cargo Ship that Wrecked Baltimore Bridge
Two lawsuits had been filed by companies trying to limit their financial liability. The Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a civil claim on Wednesday against the Indonesian companies…
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Former Laser Welding Salesman Indicted for Illegal Exports to Russia
He was charged with falsifying records to sell products to a Russian government supplier. A former laser welding machine salesman had been indicted in a federal court of…
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Transportation Department Invests in Commercial Driver Training and Road Safety
FMCSA provides grants to 27 colleges and CDL programs. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced nearly $3.5 million in grants to…
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