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Legislative Update: Republican National Convention Concludes

September 2, 2020
Republicans and President Trump had their time in the spotlight as they hosted the Republican National Convention Monday, Aug. 24 through Thursday, Aug. 27. Republicans’ convention theme portrayed America as […]

Election 2020 Issues Comparison: Water Infrastructure

September 1, 2020
With just under nine weeks left before the 2020 elections, we examined where President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden stand on some of the most critical issues […]

Legislative Update: Democratic National Convention Concludes

August 21, 2020
The 2020 Democratic National Convention kicked off this week, and as expected, it looks entirely different in the COVID-19 era. Democrats created a virtual format that showcased heartfelt videos and […]

Combatting the Skills Gap with Manufacturing Day

August 20, 2020
As many of you in the manufacturing industry may be experiencing, there is a significant skills gap that needs to be addressed. Attracting, recruiting, and retaining quality employees will be […]

Have a Safe School Year with Vinyl

August 11, 2020
This year’s back-to-school season looks a bit different. In the past, we’ve written about why vinyl/PVC is an excellent choice for many of your child’s school supplies—and this still holds […]

Legislative Update: Stimulus Package & Appropriations

August 5, 2020
Coronavirus Stimulus Package On July 28, Senate Republicans introduced their $1 trillion Phase 4 coronavirus stimulus package entitled “The Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protection and Schools (HEALS) Act.” The package […]

Legislative Update: Plastics & Recycling Appropriations

July 23, 2020
The U.S. House of Representatives’ Appropriations Committees used the FY2021 spending bills as an opportunity to focus on Congress’s increasing scrutiny of single-use plastics and the need to reduce plastic […]

Legislative Update: Water Infrastructure Appropriations

July 23, 2020
The U.S. House of Representatives has been busy marking up the FY2021 appropriations bills and intends vote on a package (H.R. 7617) of seven of the 12 annual appropriations bills […]