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United States Department of Labor

United States Department of Labor
National

New AI Training Portal Aims to Future-Proof Workforce

May 4, 2026May 4, 2026 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new federal online portal is designed to help employers and workers build artificial intelligence skills through apprenticeship programs, as demand grows for tech-ready employees across industries.

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Education / National

New Federal Grants Aim to Reshape Student Testing Systems

May 4, 2026May 3, 2026 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — States will have access to new federal funding to redesign how student performance is measured, as part of a joint education and workforce initiative aimed at improving …

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Disabled Issues / Disabilities / National

New Federal Toolkit Aims to Boost Financial Independence for Disabled Workers

April 28, 2026April 27, 2026 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Workers with disabilities will have expanded access to financial planning tools and career guidance under an updated federal resource designed to support long-term economic independence.

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U.S. Department of Labor OSHA
Pennsylvania

New Safety Push Targets Risks at Major Pittsburgh Build

April 20, 2026April 19, 2026 - by Maryann Pugh

PITTSBURGH, PA — A major expansion of the Heinz History Center will include enhanced worker safety oversight under a new federal partnership aimed at reducing construction site injuries and hazards.

New Safety Push Targets Risks at Major Pittsburgh Build Read More
Education
Education / National

New Federal Grants Push School Choice and Teacher Pipeline

April 20, 2026April 18, 2026 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal agencies are launching new education grant competitions aimed at expanding charter schools and strengthening teacher development programs nationwide.

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U.S. Department of Labor OSHA
National

OSHA Targets Heat Risks With Expanded Workplace Inspections

April 13, 2026April 13, 2026 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal workplace safety officials will increase inspections in dozens of high-risk industries under an updated program aimed at reducing heat-related illnesses and deaths on the job. What …

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Education / National

New Federal Grants Aim to Boost Teachers, Literacy Programs

April 13, 2026April 12, 2026 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Schools and education groups will have new opportunities to compete for federal funding aimed at improving teaching quality and student literacy under fiscal year 2026 grant programs …

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US Department of Labor
Economy / National

U.S. Job Growth Tops Forecasts but Labor Market Shows Strain

April 6, 2026April 5, 2026 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. economy added 178,000 jobs in March, beating expectations, but underlying data shows uneven growth and signs of strain in parts of the labor market.

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United States Department of Labor
National

New Visa Wage Rule Could Raise Pay, Limit Hiring Loopholes

March 30, 2026March 29, 2026 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A proposed federal rule could require employers to pay foreign workers wages more closely aligned with U.S. workers, a change aimed at reducing incentives to hire lower-cost …

New Visa Wage Rule Could Raise Pay, Limit Hiring Loopholes Read More
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National / Technology

Free AI Course by Text Aims to Reach Workers Fast

March 30, 2026March 29, 2026 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — American workers can now access a free, weeklong artificial intelligence training course via text message, part of a federal effort to expand basic AI skills without requiring …

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