Bridgeport schools continue summer hiring push with about 50 vacancies before fall classes
Bridgeport Public Schools reported about 50 teaching vacancies in late July and has scheduled open interviews at City Hall on August 6 and August 13.
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New York says federal freeze puts $445 million in wind projects at risk
New York is asking to join a federal lawsuit over an alleged Pentagon review freeze affecting two proposed projects, an estimated $445 million in investment and 806 jobs.
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Verizon plans to sell 274 stores ahead of Aug. 16 transition
Verizon plans to sell 274 company-owned stores and eliminate about 500 corporate jobs. Most locations are expected to remain open under new owners.
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Carson City Timber Mill Receives $50 Million USDA-Backed Expansion Financing
Tahoe Forest Products is set to access $50 million in USDA-guaranteed loan financing for equipment and facility upgrades at its Carson City timber operation.
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Maryland jobs grew in June, but transportation and manufacturing employment declined
Maryland added an estimated 900 jobs in June and 17,800 during the first half of 2026, but transportation, manufacturing, retail and wholesale employment fell.
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Iowa’s state IT outsourcing begins today as about 192 jobs enter transition
Cognizant begins managing Iowa executive-branch IT operations on August 3, while AWS’s larger cloud migration remains ahead and about 192 state layoffs are scheduled.
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CCL Container plans Hermitage expansion with 30 new jobs after $16.3 million investment
CCL Container announced a planned $16.3 million expansion at its One Llodio Drive facility in Hermitage. The company says a new production line could nearly double capacity, retain 302 positions and create 30 full-time jobs over three years.
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WK Kellogg begins final wave of Omaha plant layoffs as closure nears
About 350 permanent employment losses are scheduled at WK Kellogg’s Omaha plant during the Aug. 4-18 phase of a closure-related workforce reduction.
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Gary Airport Opens $12 Million Wingtip Aviation Hangar
Wingtip Aviation opened a 47,000-square-foot hangar at Gary/Chicago International Airport on July 17, supporting nearly 150 construction jobs and an expected 20 administrative and aviation-related positions.
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SLATE wins $1.29 million grant for St. Louis youth job pathways
St. Louis SLATE will administer a $1,285,628 federal YouthBuild grant designed to support 60 out-of-school young people with education, construction and transportation training, paid work experience and employment support.
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First Student scheduled Plymouth facility closure, 125 expected layoffs after Wayzata contract loss
A Minnesota WARN notice says First Student planned to permanently discontinue operations at its Plymouth facility around July 31, affecting 125 employees after the company reported losing a Wayzata Public Schools contract.
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Aurora’s New ZYN Campus Is Operating as Jobs, Investment and Health Debate Continue
Philip Morris says its Aurora ZYN campus began commercial production in July, with planned investment reaching $1.2 billion and about 500 direct jobs expected as health advocates continue to challenge public incentives for nicotine manufacturing.
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Cleveland job fair will bring about 200 employers downtown on Aug. 14
A free Cleveland job fair on Aug. 14 will connect job seekers with about 200 employers, training opportunities and services addressing transportation, child care, resumes and legal needs.
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Gilman’s $250 Million Incobrasa Expansion Is Complete
Incobrasa completed its Gilman expansion with a 170,000-square-foot plant, solar array, nearly doubled capacity and a 40-job commitment.
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Detpak plans first U.S. plant in Spartanburg with 50-plus jobs
Spartanburg’s planned Detpak USA plant is expected to start in August, with more than 50 announced jobs and 45 projected in a county tax record.
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McAllen Wins $6 Million Grant for Proposed Industrial Park
McAllen received a $6 million federal grant for infrastructure at a proposed 47-acre industrial park, but construction and tenants are not guaranteed.
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TSMC’s Arizona expansion could ripple into Chandler’s chip economy
TSMC’s planned north Phoenix expansion is not a Chandler project, but its demand for workers, suppliers, housing and infrastructure could affect the city.
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Des Moines DART redesign may expand job access but leave gaps
DART’s redesigned Des Moines-area network is modeled to improve job access and economic output, but fewer service hours could create tradeoffs for some riders.
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June State Jobs Data Show an Uneven Labor Market
June state data show an uneven labor market: Texas led payroll gains, West Virginia lost jobs, and unemployment rates moved differently across the country.
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U.S. DOL Awards Nearly $162M for Apprenticeship Expansion—What to Know
United States Jobs and Hiring Watch—DOL’s nearly $162M pay-for-performance apprenticeship awards target shipbuilding, AI, telecom and auto trades. Check tools.
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U.S. jobs report: What the June 2026 Employment Situation says about hiring, unemployment, and wages—and what to watch next
United States Jobs and Hiring Watch – June’s report shows modest payroll growth (+57,000), unemployment at 4.2%, and a dip in participation.
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Small employers lag behind the flat JOLTS headline
United States Small Business and Main Street Economy – May job openings were flat overall, but firms with 1 to 9 workers saw openings and hires fall.