Politics Oct 28 WATCH: Harris tells Michigan semiconductor factory workers they are ‘a source of my optimism’ By Josh Boak, Associated Press
Nation Jun 11 Watch 8:04 How Arizona is building the workforce to manufacture semiconductors in the U.S. The 2022 CHIPS Act led to a surge in funding for semiconductor manufacturing in the U.S. and a demand for qualified workers. These chips power everything from our phones and cars to advanced fighter jets and artificial intelligence. Now, some… By Stephanie Sy, Lena I. Jackson
Politics Dec 11 Biden administration says New Hampshire computer chip plant the first to get CHIPS funding The 2022 CHIPS and Science Act provides more than $52 billion to boost the development and manufacturing of semiconductors in the United States. By Josh Boak, Associated Press
Economy Aug 16 Inflation is down, but the Inflation Reduction Act likely doesn’t deserve the credit Price increases have indeed cooled over the past year, with the inflation rate dropping from 9 percent to 3.2 percent. But economists say little to none of the drop came from the law. By Josh Boak, Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
World May 19 Britain unveils $1.2 billion strategy to boost computer chip industry Under the U.K. plan, the country's semiconductor industry will get up to $1.2 billion in government investment over the next decade. The amount is dwarfed by the U.S. Chips Act and the E.U.'s chip program, which are offering tens of… By Associated Press
May 12 Commerce Department launches process to fund tech hubs across the U.S. with $500 million in grants By Josh Boak, Associated Press The $500 million is part of a $10 billion authorization from last year's CHIPS and Science Act to stimulate investments in new technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing and biotech. Continue reading
Mar 28 WATCH: Biden says GOP budget cuts would help China dominate global tech economy By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Joe Biden said Tuesday that Republicans' ideas for cutting the budget could undermine U.S. manufacturing and help China dominate the world economy. Continue reading
Feb 28 Federal computer chip funding to require security restrictions, worker benefits By Josh Boak, Associated Press The Commerce Department is opening the application process for computer chip manufacturers to access $39 billion in government support to build new factories and expand production. Continue reading
Nov 04 WATCH: Biden touts semiconductor technology policy in California amid tight midterm race By Aamer Madhani, Colleen Long, Associated Press Biden was joined by Rep. Mike Levin for the visit to Viasat, as the president highlighted his CHIPS and Science Act and the work his administration has done for military veterans. Continue reading
Sep 09 WATCH: Biden gives speech in Ohio on boosting American manufacturing By Associated Press President Joe Biden is putting the spotlight on a rare bipartisan down payment boosting U.S. manufacturing as he visits the political battleground state of Ohio, and the groundbreaking of a new Intel computer chip facility. Continue reading