Tag: workforce
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Virginia Rises to Third in CNBC's Top States for Business Rankings
Virginia climbed to No. 3 in CNBC's 2026 Top States for Business, recognized for its strong infrastructure, skilled workforce, and high quality of life, making it a premier destination for long-term investment and growth.
BusinessScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetEducationState Governments VirginiaCNBCBusiness InvestmentEconomic DevelopmentInfrastructureWorkforceQuality of LifeFairfax County Economic Development AuthorityReston
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Michigan Rises to No. 6 in National Business Rankings Under Governor Whitmer
Michigan has climbed to No. 6 in CNBC's 2026 'America's Top States for Business' rankings, a significant jump from 24th in 2019. Governor Whitmer credits job creation, manufacturing, and workforce development for the state's economic success.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyState GovernmentsEconomyEmployment and LaborEducationTransportation MichiganGretchen WhitmerCNBCEconomic DevelopmentRankingsWorkforceOffice of Michigan Governor
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California Unveils Nation's First AI Job Loss Tracker
California launches the first-in-the-nation AI-Unemployment Tracker to monitor job loss trends. Developed with UC California Policy Lab, it provides early warnings and informs policy, though initial data shows no widespread layoffs.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyState GovernmentsEconomyEmployment and LaborArtificial IntelligenceEducation CaliforniaWorkforceJob LossGavin NewsomAI-Unemployment TrackerTechnologyCalifornia Governors Office
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Governor Reynolds Affirms Iowa-Based IT Workforce for State Operations
Governor Kim Reynolds announced Iowa's commitment to an Iowa-based IT workforce for state government operations, partnering with Cognizant and AWS. The move ensures current state IT employees are offered new roles, enhancing system integrity and efficiency without using H-1B visas.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyState GovernmentsEmployment and LaborComputers and InternetEconomy IowaKim ReynoldsIT operationsWorkforceCognizant Government SolutionsAmazon Web ServicesState GovernmentIowa Governors Office
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U.S. Census Bureau Announces Extensive Webinar and Conference Schedule for May and June 2026
The U.S. Census Bureau will host numerous webinars and a virtual GeoForum in May and June 2026. Topics include data finding, geospatial innovation, workforce analysis, and insights from the American Community Survey, offering valuable resources for data users.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologySocial IssuesFederal GovernmentEconomyComputers and InternetEducationEmployment and Labor U.S. Census BureauWebinarsConferencesDataGeographyAmerican Community SurveyWorkforce
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Governor Newsom Launches Statewide Engaged California for AI Policy Input
Governor Newsom expands Engaged California statewide, inviting all residents to shape AI policy. This digital democracy initiative seeks public input on AI's economic and workforce impact, aiming to guide state leaders and foster consensus through two phases of engagement.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomyEmployment and LaborArtificial IntelligenceEducation CaliforniaGovernor NewsomEngaged CaliforniaDigital DemocracyPublic PolicyWorkforceCalifornia Governors Office