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Legislative Update: EPA and SRFs Face Historic Funding Reductions Under FY2026 White House Proposal

May 15, 2025
EPA and SRFs Face Historic Funding Reductions Under FY2026 White House Proposal On May 2, President Donald Trump released his administration’s FY2026 “skinny budget” proposal that increases defense and homeland […]

When PVC Saves the Day: Lahaina’s Fire-Tested Vinyl Thatch Roof

May 15, 2025
With hurricane season approaching—and wildfires now a year-round threat—choosing the right exterior materials is critical. Vinyl, or polyvinyl chloride (PVC), has long been valued for its toughness in salt, sun, […]

Legislative Update: Republicans Aim to Finalize Tax Deal by July Fourth Recess

May 1, 2025
Republicans Aim to Finalize Tax Deal by July Fourth Recess Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on April 28 that House and Senate Republicans are close to finalizing their major tax […]
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Is PVC Safe for Drinking Water? The Truth About PVC Pipes

April 25, 2025
There’s a frequently debated topic in water infrastructure: Are PVC pipes safe for delivering drinking water? The answer is yes — It’s the key takeaway from 70 years of proven […]

Legislative Update: Appeals Court Issues Partial Stay on Trump Administration Freeze of Biden Climate Grants

April 17, 2025
While the US Congress is on Easter and Passover Recess until Monday, April 28, regulatory and legal issues continue.   Appeals Court Issues Partial Stay on Trump Administration Freeze of […]

United States Drinking Water Infrastructure Rated a C-

April 16, 2025
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) recently released its 2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure. The main takeaways are: The United States needs to invest more heavily in its […]

Legislative Update: Trump Imposes Global Reciprocal Tariffs with Increases on Key Trade Partners

April 3, 2025
Trump Imposes Global Reciprocal Tariffs with Increases on Key Trade Partners   President Donald Trump announced his sweeping reciprocal tariff plan that imposes a global 10 percent tariff on all imports, […]

Vinyl Institute National Advertising Campaign

March 20, 2025
At the Vinyl Institute, we prioritize accurate information. To educate and combat misinformation, we have launched a nationwide ad campaign focusing on important topics related to vinyl. Our first advertisement […]