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USMCA is a Win for US Businesses and American Workers

December 6, 2018
The Vinyl Institute praises the signing of the USMCA and urges Congress to expeditiously review the pact and move towards full implementation. Richard Doyle, President & CEO of the Vinyl […]
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The Vinyl Institute Recognizes Leading Companies for Outstanding Health, Safety and Environmental Performance

November 24, 2018
The Vinyl Institute (VI) announced recipients of its annual health, safety and environmental awards, which are given to companies in the vinyl industry for improving worker safety and protecting the […]

5 Takeaways on Sustainability from Vinyl360

November 19, 2018
At this year’s Vinyl360, companies across the vinyl value chain came together to talk about the industry’s sustainability journey. The conversation spanned how far the industry has come to how […]

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.
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]