The bipartisan compromise provides retroactive pay and full-year funding for some agencies but sets up another possible showdown in January. Continue Reading
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The agreement is expected to ease economic tensions between the two countries while addressing the export of rare earth minerals and other sticking points. Continue Reading
The federal government must reform America’s permitting process to get projects built faster so companies can meet AI’s energy demands, the association says in a new report. Continue Reading
A State Senate committee recently gave a favorable review to the proposed recycling bill, which would place new burdens and fees on distributors that sell packaged equipment and supplies in Massachusetts. Continue Reading
FEDA has joined a coalition of business and trade associations in urging the Trump administration to preserve the free trade agreement. Continue Reading
The state explained that the Circular Action Alliance is seeking voluntary reporting on packaging materials to support the development of its Producer Responsibility Plan. Continue Reading
The Trump administration says it could hike Chinese tariffs to 100 percent in response to a ban on rare earth materials. Meanwhile, the U.S. Department of Commerce has initiated an investigation into whether robotics and industrial machinery imports pose a national security risk. Continue Reading
Delays in publishing proposed rules mean that the regulatory process will extend past the reporting deadline, creating uncertainty for distributors and other businesses that may be covered by the new recycling law. Continue Reading
Congress is currently considering several bills and amendments that would reduce the availability of arbitration and class action waivers for employment disputes, discrimination claims and antitrust challenges. Continue Reading
The standoff between Democrats and Republicans over a new funding bill could disrupt financing, travel and supply chains. Continue Reading
As the Supreme Court considers the constitutionality of the Trump administration's trade actions, the Secure Trade Act would enshrine at least some policies. Continue Reading
The USA Workforce Investment Act would provide tax credits to companies that donate to local workforce development programs, while the Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act would create a new nonimmigrant visa. Continue Reading