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State of Manufacturing Tour May Be Coming to a City Near You
November 16, 2018
The National Association of Manufacturers kicked off its 2017 State of Manufacturing Tour, showcasing what modern manufacturing is all about.
Midterm Elections and the EPA
October 13, 2018
With the midterm elections exactly one month away, VI is gearing up for possible changes in the composition of Congress. Polls are currently indicating that Democrats are favored to regain […]
Congress Passes Save Our Seas Act of 2018
October 13, 2018
Congress has unanimously approved the Save Our Seas Act of 2018 (S. 3508) to address the growing issue of marine debris. The act reauthorizes the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s […]
Career and Technical Education Receives More Funding for 2019
October 13, 2018
This week, Congress approved a final Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education appropriations bill that will increase funding for the Perkins Basic State Grant by $70 […]
Congress Passes America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018
October 12, 2018
On October 12, Congress passed the most comprehensive infrastructure legislation of the 115thCongress. America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 authorizes $6 billion over two years for water infrastructure and conservation […]
The Vinyl Institute Applauds President Trump for Signing the Water Infrastructure Now Act
October 12, 2018
Washington, DC – October 23, 2018 — The Water Infrastructure Now Act (WIN) S.3021 was signed into law today by President Trump. The Vinyl Institute released the following statement, which […]
Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Seek Updated Codes for Flue Gas Venting
October 7, 2018
Plastic pipe manufacturers are calling for an update to the U.S. flue gas codes to help improve the safety of gas-fired appliances. The issue stems from concerns over the use […]
US., Mexico, Canada Agree to Updated NAFTA
October 5, 2018
The United States, Mexico, and Canada have now reached an agreement (USMCA) to update the current North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). After more than a year of negotiations, the […]