What's Happening in the States December 2025

CALIFORNIA

• The Employment Development Department Highlights Employment Services for California’s Veterans
• California’s Employment Development Department is Accelerating Document Modernization with Smart Automation
• California Receives 2025 Elastic Excellence Award for Security Solutions Enhancing the Customer Experience

HAWAII

• Opportunities for Internships Increased with Private-Sector Expansion of the Hele Imua Program

MAINE

• Task Force Releases Report on Artificial Intelligence in Maine

MARYLAND

• Governor Moore Announces Expanded Support for Marylanders Amid Record-Long Federal Government Shutdown
• Here’s how federal workers can get financial assistance during the government shutdown

NORTH CAROLINA

• Governor Stein Honors Excellence in Workforce Development
• Governor Stein Proclaims Employ a Veteran Week
• Governor Stein Announces More Funding for Temporary Jobs, Training for Helene Recovery

OKLAHOMA

• Navigating unemployment claims while furloughed
• Government shutdown continues into second week

UTAH

• Department of Workforce Services Names New Communication Director

TEXAS

• Governor Abbott, TWC Invite Texas Veterans to 2025 Statewide Hiring Fair

WASHINGTON

• Unemployment benefits call center hours adjusted to pay claimants more quickly
• Federal shutdown, private-sector layoffs lead to increase in unemployment claims