What's Happening in the States March 2026

ALABAMA

• Recent $11 Million Grant to Broad Metro Highlights Economic Partnerships Between Business and State, Federal Government
• 2 major Jefferson County projects receive $11.7 million grant for mine land revitalization
• Grants aim to turn Alabama’s abandoned mine land into jobs, safer communities

ARKANSAS

• Applications Open for American Manufacturing Apprenticeship Incentive

CALIFORNIA

• EDD 2025 Year in Review: Supporting Californians

MAINE

• Maine Launches Work Source Maine, providing Mainers with personalized career mapping tools, paths, and training & education resources

MARYLAND

• Maryland Department of Labor Announces Nearly $3 Million in Local Impact Awards to Strengthen Workforce Solutions Across the State
• Maryland Department of Labor opens 2026 grant applications to strengthen healthcare workforce
• Governor Moore Launches $5 Million Incentive Program to Expand Maryland’s Apprenticeship Workforce

OHIO

• Governor DeWine Celebrates New Department of Youth Services Career Technology Center
• Governor DeWine Announces Four Colleges and Universities to Offer Teacher Bootcamp Programs
• Governor DeWine Awards 35 Industry Sector Partnerships to Boost Workforce Collaboration

OKLAHOMA

• Oklahoma Workforce Chief Focuses on AI, Job Growth Strategy

TEXAS

• TWC Recognizes Career and Technical Education Month

WASHINGTON

• Adjusted unemployment benefits call center hours will continue after promising results