Lisa Mascaro

Modeling AI ROI Like a CFO, Not a Vendor

Modeling AI ROI Like a CFO, Not a Vendor

September 3, 2026

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Shipbuilder Gulf Ship Expands U.S. Operations; Adds 120+ Jobs

September 3, 2026

New Metal Foam Could Make Car Crashes Safer

September 4, 2026

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Boat Maker to Create Nearly 200 U.S. Jobs on East Coast

September 4, 2026

The Today in Manufacturing Podcast from Manufacturing.net

The Today in Manufacturing Podcast from Manufacturing.net

Each week, our editors discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing and their implications for the industry.

August 31, 2026

Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, left, and Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, leave in the elevator after a closed door talks about infrastructure on Capitol Hill, July 15, 2021.

Senators Race to Seal Infrastructure Deal

Pressure is mounting on all sides to show progress.

July 26, 2021

Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., left, and Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind., rush to the chamber for votes at the Capitol in Washington, May 27, 2021.

Senate GOP Opposition Shelves R&D Bill

The sweeping measure, which includes billions to shore up domestic chip manufacturing, has enjoyed broad, bipartisan support.

June 1, 2021

Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., speaks on Capitol Hill, May 18, 2021.

Senate R&D Bill Aims to Counter China

The measure includes $50 billion to shore up domestic computer chip manufacturing.

May 28, 2021

A concrete pump frames the Capitol Dome during renovations and repairs to Lower Senate Park on Capitol Hill in Washington, May 18, 2021.

Time Running Out for Infrastructure Deal

Republicans rejected a smaller $1.7 billion White House proposal.

May 24, 2021

President Biden during a Cabinet meeting in the East Room of the White House, April 1, 2021.

Biden's 'Jobs Cabinet' to Sell Infrastructure Plan

But the president will get no cooperation from the GOP.

April 2, 2021

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris in the Oval Office with, from left, Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, Feb. 1, 2021.

Democrats Push On with $1.9T Rescue Plan

They hope to have COVID-19 relief approved by March, when extra unemployment assistance and other pandemic aid expires.

February 3, 2021

President Joe Biden speaks in the State Dining Room of the White House, Jan. 27, 2021.

Democrats to 'Act Big' on $1.9T Aid

Congressional Democrats and the White House rejected a Republican pitch to split the plan into smaller measures.

January 29, 2021

White House chief of staff Mark Meadows speaks to reporters at the Capitol, July 23, 2020.

White House, Senate Try Again on $1T Virus Aid

But looming deadlines may force them to consider other options.

July 27, 2020

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin , center, walks to a Republican luncheon on Capitol Hill, July 21, 2020.

Virus Aid Package Could Swell Past $1T

The measure aims to keep cash flowing as the crisis deepens, but some key lawmakers complained about big spending.

July 22, 2020

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and President Donald Trump during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House, July 20, 2020.

Trump, Congress Square Off Over Virus Aid

The Trump administration insisted on a full repeal of the payroll tax used to finance Social Security and Medicare.

July 21, 2020

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., speaks with reporters after meeting with Senate Republicans on Capitol Hill, May 19, 2020.

Congress Weighs Going 'Big' or Hitting 'Pause' on Virus Aid

The debate stretches beyond the halls of Congress as wary Americans await Washington's next move.

May 26, 2020

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., speaks on Capitol Hill, May 12, 2020.

House Democrats Unveil $3T Virus Bill

Senate Republicans gave the proposal a cold shoulder.

May 13, 2020

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell speaks with reporters on Capitol Hill, April 21, 2020.

As 4th Virus Relief Bills Nears Passage, Fight Looms Over 5th

The refill may only last a few days, likely putting business groups back at Washington’s doorstep.

April 23, 2020