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CHIPS and Science Act
Looking for a “fresh start” amid Phoenix’s semiconductor boom
by
Kai Ryssdal
, Heather Long
and Maria Hollenhorst
May 2, 2024
The federal government is spending billions to support semiconductor manufacturing. But trainees seeking chipmaking jobs may have to wait.
CHIPS funds are heading to Phoenix, “ground zero for the new economy”
by
Kai Ryssdal
, Heather Long
and Maria Hollenhorst
Apr 30, 2024
An influx of federal investment in the Arizona metropolis is meant to energize the nation's tech industry and accelerate job creation. Will it work?
The US is known for designing chips, not making them. Can the CHIPS Act funding change that?
Feb 21, 2024
This week, the Biden administration said it’s awarding $1.5 billion to chipmaker GlobalFoundries to expand its manufacturing here, in the largest grant under the CHIPS Act so far.
FDR's New Deal transformed the economy. Could Biden do the same?
by
Kai Ryssdal
, Andie Corban
and Maria Hollenhorst
Jan 24, 2024
We look back at a moment in U.S. history when the federal government remade its relationship with the economy.
Boosting chip production is “an investment in America’s national security,” Commerce secretary says
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Andie Corban
Apr 25, 2023
“The stakes are so high” when it comes to making the U.S. a leader in this key technology, says Gina Raimondo.
A U.S. manufacturing boost is causing anxiety abroad
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
and Jarrett Dang
Feb 20, 2023
The Biden administration's reshoring efforts, aimed largely at cutting dependence on China, dismays allies who seek U.S. investment.
How does a manufacturer for manufacturers view today's economy?
by
David Brancaccio
and Jarrett Dang
Feb 15, 2023
Blake Moret, chairman and CEO of Rockwell Automation, says that the manufacturing sector remains strong despite a recent slowdown.
For public good, not for profit.
What does it take for chip manufacturers to get a new plant up and running?
Aug 23, 2022
Semiconductor makers seek locations with plenty of space, water, electricity and workers. First, they need megabucks for construction.
Democrats pass major agenda items, but they have a lot of hard work ahead
Aug 15, 2022
Democrats need to make the Inflation Reduction Act live up to its promise, Felicia Wong of the Roosevelt Institute says.
The science part of the CHIPS and Science Act
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
and Erika Soderstrom
Aug 5, 2022
The National Science Foundation could receive $81 billion over five years, boosting innovation and talent development, its director says.