What's Happening in the States May 2026

ALABAMA

• The Alabama Department of Workforce is Creating New Employment in Propane

CALIFORNIA

• A $37.2 Million Boost: California Announces New Funding for Apprenticeships and Workforce Training

INDIANA

• Governor Braun announces IN AI to grow jobs and wages through human-centered AI

MAINE

• Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave Applications Open March 30
• Maine Unions Recruiting Youth for Careers in the Trades
• Older Mainers are filling gaps in a tight labor market

MARYLAND

• Governor Moore Announces $4 Million in Road to Career Grants, Helping Train Hundreds for Transportation and Construction Careers
• Carroll Community College launches cyber, AI clinic under MD grant
• Governor Moore Announces $5.2 Million in EARN Maryland Grants to Help More than 2,000 Marylanders Train for In-Demand Careers

OKLAHOMA

• Leaders discuss efforts to improve Oklahoma’s workforce development
• Rahill’s employer-first reset at OESC
• Public-Private Workforce Training Takes Flight in Oklahoma

SOUTH DAKOTA

• Governor Rhoden Proclaims National Apprenticeship Week

TEXAS

• Gov. Abbott launches Texas Jobs Council to address skilled worker shortage

VIRGINIA

• Virginia Adopts Family Leave Insurance and Bans Non-Competes for Health Care Workers