The prescient plan that she and Sen. Portman support will help fund infrastructure, will plug a loophole and will initially serve as a levy on wealth.
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Maine Voices: Landmark new Maine law more fairly allocates products’ real costs
Gov. Mills should sign L.D. 1541, so towns and cities won’t have to keep picking up the tab for product disposal and recycling.
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Biden orders review of U.S. supply chains for vital goods
The president aims to boost manufacturing jobs by strengthening the domestic supply of advanced batteries, pharmaceuticals, critical minerals and semiconductors.
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Waterville truck body manufacturer holds hiring event in search of 50 new employees
Duramag, formerly known as F3 MFG, is looking to hire 50 people in order to keep up with the company’s growth.
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Biden plans to sign order for government to buy more U.S. goods
The United States has shed roughly 540,000 factory jobs since last February as the coronavirus pandemic hurled the world’s largest economy into recession.
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Maine fabrics manufacturer accuses Belarus of ‘dumping’ in U.S. market
The head of Auburn Manufacturing Inc. says her prices are being undercut by the European country’s cheaper products.
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Swab maker for COVID-19 testing prepares to open new plant in Pittsfield
Puritan Medical Products says the plant could nearly double the company’s output and should be open by July 1.
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Maine Voices: Maine manufacturing highlights importance of domestic supply chain
Preserving our manufacturing base protects our people – both in terms of public health and financial security.
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MaineHealth asks state’s manufacturers to produce medical equipment, supplies
Several have said they may be able to produce masks, face shields, gloves and other equipment to help in the coronavirus fight.
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Family dispute could trigger sale of Maine legacy wood products business
A co-owner of Hardwood Products Co. in Guilford has asked a court to dissolve the partnership behind one of the biggest employers in central Maine.