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Beaumont City Council has decided to keep their meeting schedule intact, but will go "dark" on January 6—what does this mean for community initiatives?

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City Council Votes to Cancel January 6 Meeting Amid Vacation Concerns
Council members agree to remain dark on January 6 while keeping other meetings scheduled.
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August 20, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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Putnam County is on the rise, boasting the highest job growth in Florida with a remarkable 2.4% increase in primary jobs!

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Putnam County reports strong economic growth with 2.4% job increase in 2024
Putnam County achieved the highest job growth in Florida with a 2.4% increase.
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March 26, 2025 at 4:42 AM
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San Antonio's Ready to Work initiative has successfully placed 3,200 residents in jobs, but can it overcome challenges with wage gains and funding reliability?

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Ready to Work reports 3,200 job placements and proposes options to boost 90-in-90 metric; Council grills reimbursement design
City staff reported 3,200 Ready to Work placements, a projected $250.8M program fund through 2030, and proposed three models to raise 90% placements-in-90-days. Council questioned low wage gains from incumbent-worker reimbursements and asked for updated ROI and stricter accountability.
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November 15, 2025 at 12:46 AM
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Mills County is paving the way for future job growth, drawing inspiration from the successful partnership with Sun Drake and aiming for even greater collaborations ahead.

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Fayetteville leaders discuss employment opportunities modeled after successful Sun Drake project
Fayetteville officials promote new job initiatives inspired by the Sun Drake model.
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February 11, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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Kane County is gearing up to celebrate Manufacturing Month this October, highlighting the vital role of local industries in driving economic growth and job creation.

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Kane County Board Recognizes October as Manufacturing Month and Launches Workforce Initiatives
The Kane County Board declares October Manufacturing Month and emphasizes workforce development partnerships.
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September 19, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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Forest Park is making waves with a new Kroger easement and exciting workforce development initiatives that promise to transform the community!

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Forest Park City Council approves Kroger easement and discusses workforce development program
City Council finalizes easement agreement with Kroger and launches workforce development initiatives.
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March 14, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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The Alabama Senate Confirmations Committee just made waves by unanimously advancing new appointments to the Workforce Board, paving the way for enhanced job opportunities across the state!

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Alabama committee unanimously approves new workforce board members
The Alabama workforce board secures unanimous committee approval for board member appointments.
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February 16, 2025 at 6:58 AM
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Central Virginia is buzzing with economic potential, and Nelson County stands to gain from exciting developments like the AstraZeneca announcement and a new innovation corridor!

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Regional economic update: CVPED highlights AstraZeneca announcement and new innovation corridor
Central Virginia Partnership for Economic Development briefed the board on regional business activity, including an AstraZeneca announcement, data‑center growth in neighboring counties, and a new Central Virginia Innovation Corridor strategic roadmap that CVPED says could create opportunities for Nelson County businesses and workforce initiatives.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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Kansas education is on the rise with record graduation rates and innovative programs like structured-literacy training and registered teacher apprenticeships!

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KSDE annual report: literacy training, registered teacher apprenticeships, and rising graduation rates
Commissioner Randy Watson presented the Kansas State Department of Educations look-back on the 2024-25 school year, highlighting large-scale structured-literacy professional development, expansion of registered teacher apprenticeships and historically high graduation rates amid persistent challenges including chronic absenteeism and growth in the
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October 15, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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A recent study reveals that San Antonio is facing a childcare crisis, with only 66% of children under five able to find care, putting the city's economic future at risk.

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San Antonio study reveals critical childcare shortages impacting 132000 children under five
Researchers identify significant gaps in childcare access and quality for families in San Antonio
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February 1, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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Wicomico County Council just approved $200,000 for exciting economic development projects and opened the door to significant investments in workforce training!

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Wicomico County Council Approves Enterprise Zone Benefits for Westwood Commerce Projects
Council passes resolutions for Westwood Commerce LLC to receive Maryland Enterprise Zone benefits.
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August 21, 2025 at 12:29 AM
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El Dorado is on the brink of transformation, with exciting new projects and economic growth set to reshape the community's future.

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El Dorado Inc Reports Economic Growth During Second Quarter Update
El Dorado Inc highlights new projects and commercial growth in second quarter report.
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July 29, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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Alaska is on the brink of a childcare revolution, with proposed income thresholds for subsidies set to impact thousands of families and a new tax credit aimed at boosting private sector support.

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Senate Bill 96 aims to enhance Alaska's childcare system through tax incentives
The bill promotes private sector childcare benefits to support economic growth in Alaska.
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April 27, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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DeKalb County has secured a staggering $2.5 billion in investments and created over 15,000 jobs since 2020—discover the projects fueling this economic boom!

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Decide DeKalb reports strong pipeline: $2.5 billion in investment since 2020, small-business loan fund oversubscribed
The county’s economic development agency reported $2.5 billion in capital investments and more than 15,000 new and retained jobs since 2020 and said a new county-seeded small-business revolving loan fund has been oversubscribed.
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October 23, 2025 at 7:32 AM
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Senator McGovernor and Representative Angela are paving the way for a sustainable future in the Northern Mariana Islands, championing both economic growth and environmental protection.

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Senator McGovernor and Representative Angela lead discussion on natural resource development
Senator McGovernor and Representative Angela address workforce and economic development in natural resources.
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April 23, 2025 at 12:35 AM
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Minnesota's Senate Committee is making a bold move with a proposed $39 million boost in funding aimed at revitalizing workforce development and tourism!

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Minnesota budget outlines $39M increase for workforce development and tourism funding
Minnesota reveals significant increases in workforce development and Explore Minnesota tourism funding.
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April 25, 2025 at 4:07 AM
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Leavenworth is on a mission to attract new businesses, but can the city overcome housing concerns and transportation hurdles to unlock its economic potential?

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LCDC discusses economic challenges and workforce strategies for Leavenworth County growth
LCDC outlines economic development hurdles and workforce initiatives to attract new businesses.
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April 16, 2025 at 10:47 PM