What's Happening in the States January 2025

CONNECTICUT

• Governor Lamont Announces Trust Fund Investments Protect Connecticut Employers from Federal Unemployment Tax Increases in 2025

DC

• DC Department of Employment Services Invites College Graduates to Apply for College Fellowship Program

MAINE

• Efforts to Close Maine's Trades Gap Creates Big Opportunities for the Next Generation

• Former state refugee coordinator, workforce leader to head Maine's Office of New Americans

• Maine finalizes rules for paid family and medical leave program

MARYLAND

• Maryland Announces $24 Million Federal Investment in Training to Prepare Marylanders for Careers in Transportation

• Maryland Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week by Launching the Governor's Apprenticeship Pledge

• Maryland grants help businesses avoid debt after Key Bridge collapse

MICHIGAN

• Nearly 700 businesses receive more than $40 million in grants to support worker training across the state

OHIO

• In November, Ohio Celebrated Hire-a-Veteran Month and National Apprenticeship Week with Video Series:

  • Encouraging Employers to Hire Veterans

  • Highlighting Veterans Transitioning to Civilian Life Through Apprenticeships

TENNESSEE

• Buddy Hoskinson Joins Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development

WASHINGTON

• Governor-elect Ferguson selects Feek to continue in her role as ESD Commissioner

• Website users will see a modernized and updated site