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Manufacturing Sector Expanded for 7th Straight Month
The manufacturing sector saw its seventh consecutive month of expansion—and grew at a faster pace than previously reported (
Caterpillar to Invest $10 Million in Illinois Workforce Development
Construction and mining equipment maker Caterpillar will invest up to $10 million in Illinois to prepare workers across the state for manufacturing jobs, it announced on Wednesday (1.9 million unfilled industry positions by 2030, according to a study by Deloitte and the Manufacturing Institute, the NAM’s 501(c)3 workforce development and education affiliate. There’s more: Caterpillar …
NAM, Industry Groups Call for National Uniformity for Food and Beverage Policy
The NAM and other groups representing food and beverage manufacturers are calling on Congress to enact a federal framework for regulations that can override the tangle of competing state policies and help improve consumer confidence in food regulatory system. The ask: “Congress has a unique opportunity to address consumer concerns through a science-based federal framework …
Senate Funding Bill Extends Key Manufacturing Priorities
The Senate has released the text of a short-term continuing resolution to fund the government through mid-December. The bill includes extensions of key NAM priorities, including certain called for an extension of the fee authority, within its broader push for targeted reforms that will streamline review processes and prevent incongruous regulation. The timeline: Yesterday, the …
