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Learn About COVID-19’s Effects on Water Infrastructure at Vinyl360

October 20, 2020
We’re excited to announce an addition to our Vinyl360 speaker series – Richard Anderson, Managing Director of the U.S. Conference of Mayors Water Council, will discuss municipal water utility infrastructure investment and recessionary impacts on Wednesday at Vinyl360. Since the COVID-19 recession began in February...

Election 2020 Issues Comparison: Tariffs

October 16, 2020
With just under three weeks left before the 2020 elections, we continue to examine where President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden stand on some of the most critical issues to the vinyl industry. You can read previous issues comparisons here. This week we...

Celebrating the Chamber of Commerce

October 16, 2020
This month, we’re joining other organizations around the country in celebrating our local Chambers of Commerce. The Vinyl Institute (VI) is a member of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, which has been around since 1912 furthering businesses nationwide. Besides the national organization, there are highly...

Legislative Update: COVID-19 Relief & Plastics Recycling

October 8, 2020
The House of Representatives is on recess until November 16th after taking legislative action on several bills of interest. Democratic leadership may call members back for a potential vote on a coronavirus stimulus bill they have been working on with administration officials. Senate Majority Leader...

Election 2020 Issues Comparison: Housing & Housing Construction

September 25, 2020
With just under six weeks left before the 2020 elections, we continue to examine where President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden stand on some of the most critical issues to the vinyl industry. You can read previous issues comparisons here. This week we...

Election 2020 Issues Comparison: Fracking and Fossil Fuels

September 16, 2020
With just under seven weeks left before the 2020 elections we continue to examine where President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden stand on some of the most critical issues to the vinyl industry. You can read previous issues comparisons here. This week, we...

America’s Infrastructure: It’s Time to Rebuild Better

September 15, 2020
This week we’re observing United for Infrastructure, a week-long event that advocates for better infrastructure policy and greater investment from all levels of government. Quality, affordable infrastructure – from clean water and broadband internet to safe transportation and strong supply chains – has never been...

Election 2020 Issues Comparison: Plastics and Recycling

September 10, 2020
With just under eight weeks left before the 2020 elections, we continue to examine where President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden stand on some of the most critical issues to the vinyl industry. You can read previous issues comparisons here. This week...