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Most Public Sector Employees Per 10,000 People: 2024

Most Public Sector Employees Per 10,000 People:...

This snapshot ranks U.S. states by the number of state and local government employees per 10,000 residents, offering a window into public workforce density across the country. States like Vermont,…

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Annual Survey of Public Employment & Payroll Summary Report: 2024

Annual Survey of Public Employment & Payroll...

In 2024, state and local governments employed nearly 20 million people, reflecting a steady rise in public sector employment. Education, hospitals, and police protection led the way as the largest…

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Passport Processing: State Department Should Identify Milestones and Resource Needs for Its Plans to Avoid Future Delays

Passport Processing: State Department Should...

Following a surge in passport applications in 2023, Americans faced significant delays—some missing trips entirely. The State Department has a long-term “Transformation Roadmap” to modernize passport services, but key milestones…

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Combat Arms Standard

Combat Arms Standard

As warfare evolves, the Department of Defense is reinforcing its commitment to high physical standards across combat roles. A new directive requires military branches to clearly define combat arms vs.…

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Estimating the USDA, Economic Research Service Commodity Costs and Returns and the Milk Cost of Production Estimates Data Series

Estimating the USDA, Economic Research Service...

Behind every food product on your table lies a complex system of data, surveys, and calculations. This report from USDA’s Economic Research Service details how the agency estimates costs and…

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Regional Price Level Estimates for Medical Services in the United States

Regional Price Level Estimates for Medical...

Medical service prices vary dramatically across U.S. states, often more so than non-medical goods. This paper leverages billions of commercial insurance claims to create detailed, state-level medical price indices, revealing…

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Recommendations for an AI Action Plan: Response to OSTP’s Request for Information

Recommendations for an AI Action Plan: Response to...

The Center for Security and Emerging Technology (CSET) presents a comprehensive roadmap to keep the U.S. at the forefront of AI innovation while protecting national interests. Their recommendations emphasize boosting…

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DOD Contracting: Opportunities Exist to Improve Pilot Program for Employee-Owned Businesses

DOD Contracting: Opportunities Exist to Improve...

The Department of Defense’s pilot program to engage employee-owned businesses through ESOPs (Employee Stock Ownership Plans) is off the ground—but far from perfect. While DOD awarded over $450 million in…

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Retaining Persons with Disabilities in the Federal Workforce

Retaining Persons with Disabilities in the Federal...

Federal agencies have made strides in hiring persons with disabilities (PWD), but keeping them in the workforce remains a challenge. This EEOC report digs into the data to find out…

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Small Business Credit: How Entrepreneurs Finance the American Dream

Small Business Credit: How Entrepreneurs Finance...

Access to credit can make or break a small business, yet navigating the financing landscape is no small feat. The latest Federal Reserve report highlights the diverse lending options available,…

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The Impact of Age on the Gender Pay Gap in the Federal Sector

The Impact of Age on the Gender Pay Gap in the...

The gender pay gap in the federal workforce doesn’t just exist, it grows with age. A new EEOC study found that while younger employees experience some disparity, the gap more…

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Bending Toward Justice: 60 Years of Civil Rights Laws Protecting Workers in America

Bending Toward Justice: 60 Years of Civil Rights...

For 60 years, civil rights laws have shaped workplace protections, ensuring equal opportunity for all employees in the U.S. From prohibiting discrimination based on race, gender, and disability to expanding…

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Trends and Patterns of Job Quality in the United States

Trends and Patterns of Job Quality in the United...

The landscape of job quality in the United States has shifted significantly over the past two decades. While real wages have risen, the benefits that make jobs truly sustainable, like…

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2025 Job Skills Report

2025 Job Skills Report

The future of work is evolving rapidly, with generative AI, cybersecurity, and data ethics emerging as the most in-demand skills for 2025. As industries adopt AI-powered tools and digital defenses,…

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The State of AI-Related Apprenticeships

The State of AI-Related Apprenticeships

As artificial intelligence continues to shape industries, the demand for skilled AI workers is evolving. The latest report on AI-related apprenticeships highlights a promising shift—providing alternative pathways for those without…

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