Buy America

A legislative hearing Tuesday saw testimony highlighting how Buy America rules will positively impact Massachusetts.

Massachusetts has an opportunity to ensure local companies and workers will see the benefits of taxpayer spending on construction projects.

If enacted, the bill will extend Buy America preferences to cities and towns for new buildings and renovations.

Will that convince enough Lone Star State legislators to support a Buy America-laden federal infrastructure bill?

The commander-in-chief unveils new Buy American rules designed to boost American manufacturing and create good-paying jobs.

And it's about to not take it.

Tell Gov. Janet Mills to sign the Buy American, Build Maine Act.

A new law requires that Made in America iron and steel be used in certain state taxpayer-funded highway and bridge projects – down to the nuts and bolts.

Public universities and colleges now fall under the state's domestic procurement policies.

Federal agencies are directed to review waivers to Buy American, with the ultimate goal of reducing the amount of foreign-made goods purchased by the federal government and strengthening domestic...