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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 […]
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 […]
Vinyl Industry Uncovers the Facts in HBN’s Misleading Report about PVC
October 4, 2018
Health Building Nework (HBN) released its non-peer reviewed report about the vinyl industry last month, which is riddled with inaccuracies and misleading statements. Check out the latest Vinyl Verified post regarding the HBN’s misleading report about PVC.
Port Workers Reach Labor Agreement
September 7, 2018
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) has agreed to a six-year extension of its contract with the United State Maritime Alliance (USMX). The contract was set to expire at the end […]
VI Praises Advancement of WRDA Bills
September 7, 2018
The Vinyl Institute is supporting efforts in the House and Senate to advance their Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) bills. The bills would provide direction and additional funding for upgrading […]