James Leggate

Panasonic plans to produce electric vehicle batteries at the 30-GWh-capacity plant in De Soto, Kan.

Electron Hydro LLC and its chief operating officer pleaded guilty to a gross misdemeanor violation of operating an unlawful hydraulic project, and face a record state penalty for an environmental crime.

The U.S. Commerce Dept. launched first funding opportunity for semiconductor chip producers seeking to build, expand or modernize plants using money from the Chips and Science Act. 

Jo Ann Macrina, a former city water commissioner, will serve a 4.5-prison term, while a former PRAD Group executive also faces criminal charges related to accusations of bribing officials.

International Accreditation Services has certified two programs and union leaders are seeking certification for a third.

US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo says as federal financial incentives for semiconductor production become available, project workers are in short supply, but builders say credits don't fully support their development

Nonresidential and nonbuilding starts remained higher for the 12 months ending in January compared to a year earlier.

Building inspectors issued a stop work order at a mid-block construction site in Manhattan and ordered the evacuation of a nearby building with signs of damage.

City voters passed a ballot measure last year to boost hotel occupancy taxes to generate $300 million for some upgrades to park known for hosting the State Fair of Texas

Arizona officials adopted rules and passed laws to achieve compliance with national safety requirements.