Kevin Freking

Associated Press

Today in Manufacturing Podcast

Today in Manufacturing Podcast

Today in Manufacturing has a new podcast brought to you by the editors of Industrial Media. In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward.

Employees at a Renesas Electronics semiconductor production facility, Beijing, May 14, 2020.

House to Vote on Bill to Boost U.S. Computer Chip Production

The measure includes tens of billions to help the semiconductor industry and strengthen high-tech supply chains.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., talks with reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, June 8, 2021.

Senate Passes Bill to Bolster Tech Industry

Its centerpiece is a $50 billion emergency allotment to help semiconductor development and manufacturing.

Exterior of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) building in Washington, March 22, 2013.

Tax Audits Eyed for Infrastructure Cash

The White House estimates that boosting audits of businesses, estates and the wealthy would raise $700 billion.

President Joe Biden delivers a speech on infrastructure spending at Carpenters Pittsburgh Training Center, Pittsburgh, March 31, 2021.

Biden Announces $2.3T Infrastructure Plan

The proposal would undo his predecessor’s signature legislative achievement: giant tax cuts for corporations.

President Joe Biden signs a series of executive orders in the Oval Office, Jan. 28, 2021.

Democrats Hit Gas on Push for $15 Minimum Wage

The effort has emerged as an early flashpoint in the fight for a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package.