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Staff Writer Laura Putre covers the automotive industry, as well as workforce legislation as it applies to manufacturing, labor issues, HR policy and trends in workforce development, recruiting and retention and employee engagement.

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Fed Investigates UAW's Fain; Spot Aims to Deliver: So That Happened

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By Laura Putre Verified, Anna Smith Verified, Thomas Wilk Verified
| IndustryWeek Verified
The U.S. Department of Justice has launched a grand jury investigation into allegations that United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain misused his position to seek benefits for his fiancée and her sister, according to several outlets, including Bloomberg Law and Reuters.
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Bipartisan ‘Defend American Manufacturing Act’ Aims to Protect Manufacturing Extension Partnerships

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By Laura Putre Verified
| IndustryWeek Verified
A bipartisan group of senators is introducing legislation intended to shore up financial support for Manufacturing Extension Partnerships, in response to Trump administration attempts to delay and eliminate Congressionally-allocated funding for the program. Established in 1988, MEPs help small- to medium-sized manufacturers to modernize and grow their businesses.
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13 Manufacturing Extension Partnerships in Funding Limbo

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By Laura Putre Verified
| IndustryWeek Verified
The 13 state Manufacturing Extension Partnerships slated to receive contract renewals from the federal government by July 1 have not received them yet, continuing a pattern since April 2025 where the centers are in limbo until the late renewals are received.
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