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S.C. DOT Requests Public Comment on the 2024-2033 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program to Include the 2027 Pavement Improvement Program
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, May 23 -- The South Carolina Department of Transportation issued the following news:
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SCDOT Requests Public Comment on the 2024-2033 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) to Include the 2027 Pavement Improvement Program
The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks public comment on the addition of the 2027 Pavement Improvement Program to the 2024-2033 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). SCDOT will receive public comment for a 21-day period from May 22 to June 11, 2026.
View an online map at this link: 2027 Pavement Improvement
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COLUMBIA, South Carolina, May 23 -- The South Carolina Department of Transportation issued the following news:
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SCDOT Requests Public Comment on the 2024-2033 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) to Include the 2027 Pavement Improvement Program
The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks public comment on the addition of the 2027 Pavement Improvement Program to the 2024-2033 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). SCDOT will receive public comment for a 21-day period from May 22 to June 11, 2026.
View an online map at this link: 2027 Pavement ImprovementProgram.
The 2027 Pavement Improvement Program includes additional 734 miles of proposed paving work, including 48 miles of preventive maintenance projects, along non-interstate road systems. Road systems included in the program are major roads/primary routes, farm-to-market secondary roads, and neighborhood streets. View a list of selected roads in the May 21, 2026 Commission Agenda Package starting on the page labeled p. 73.
These miles will be added to the previously approved 8,505 miles of paving projects advanced since the implementation of Act 40 of 2017. The paving projects will be incorporated into the "New Gas Tax Trust Fund" transparency and accountability reports. More information is available on our website.
In accordance with Act 114 of 2007, these projects were selected for funding using ranking processes that are based on objective and quantifiable factors. The projects also comply with the Ten-Year Plan and support the performance targets established in the Transportation Asset Management Plan (TAMP). In order to ensure that every county is guaranteed paving funds, funds are is allocated to counties based on a county's relative share of lane miles for each road system.
Submit a Comment
Comments will be accepted through June 11, 2026 and should be submitted to Ginny Jones, Public Involvement Director, SCDOT Public Engagement Office, 955 Park Street, P.O. Box 191, Columbia, SC 29201. Comments may also be submitted online or by email to SCDOTpubliccomment@scdot.org.
Visit scdot.org/projects/public-comment-notices to view all STIP Comment Notices and submit comments online.
To assist those who do not have internet access, a printed copy of this press release and any supporting information is available for public review and comment at any of the South Carolina Department of Transportation District Offices and the South Carolina Council of Government Offices. Please note, any information provided, including names and addresses, is subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.
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Original text here: https://www.scdot.org/inside/SCDOTPress/scdot-requests-public-comment-on-the-2024-2033-statewide-transpo6.html
Rhode Island Supreme Court Issues Opinion on Pioneer Investments Vs. Nicole McKiernan
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 23 -- The Rhode Island Supreme Court issued the following opinion:
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Pioneer Investments, LLC v. Nicole McKiernan.
Present: Suttell, C.J., Robinson, Lynch Prata, and Long, JJ.
OPINION
Justice Lynch Prata, for the Court. This case comes before the Court pursuant to a writ of certiorari issued upon petition by the defendant, Nicole McKiernan (McKiernan), seeking review of an order granting the plaintiff, Pioneer Investments, LLC (Pioneer)'s motion to dismiss McKiernan's Superior Court appeal.
This case came before the Supreme Court pursuant to an order directing
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PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 23 -- The Rhode Island Supreme Court issued the following opinion:
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Pioneer Investments, LLC v. Nicole McKiernan.
Present: Suttell, C.J., Robinson, Lynch Prata, and Long, JJ.
OPINION
Justice Lynch Prata, for the Court. This case comes before the Court pursuant to a writ of certiorari issued upon petition by the defendant, Nicole McKiernan (McKiernan), seeking review of an order granting the plaintiff, Pioneer Investments, LLC (Pioneer)'s motion to dismiss McKiernan's Superior Court appeal.
This case came before the Supreme Court pursuant to an order directingthe parties to appear and show cause why the issues raised in this appeal should not be summarily decided.
After considering the parties' written and oral submissions and reviewing the record, we conclude that cause has not been shown and that this case may be decided without further briefing or argument. For the reasons set forth herein, we quash the order of the Superior Court.
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Opinion No.: 2024-340-M.P. (KD 24-932)
To view entire opinion click here: https://www.courts.ri.gov/Opinions/Supreme-24-340.pdf
R.I. Gov. McKee, Commissioner Infante-Green, and Rhode Island FC Announce Week Three Attendance Matters Challenge Winners
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 23 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on May 22, 2026:
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Governor McKee, Commissioner Infante-Green, and Rhode Island FC Announce Week 3 Attendance Matters Challenge Winners
As part of the statewide Attendance Matters RI campaign, today, Governor Dan McKee, Commissioner Angelica Infante-Green, and Rhode Island Football Club announced the winners of week 3 of the RIFC Attendance Matters Challenge, recognizing Rhode Island schools with the highest weekly attendance and most improved attendance rates across elementary, middle,
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PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 23 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on May 22, 2026:
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Governor McKee, Commissioner Infante-Green, and Rhode Island FC Announce Week 3 Attendance Matters Challenge Winners
As part of the statewide Attendance Matters RI campaign, today, Governor Dan McKee, Commissioner Angelica Infante-Green, and Rhode Island Football Club announced the winners of week 3 of the RIFC Attendance Matters Challenge, recognizing Rhode Island schools with the highest weekly attendance and most improved attendance rates across elementary, middle,and high schools.
The following schools are the RIFC Attendance Matters Challenge Winners for the week of May 11-May 15, 2026*:
* Elementary: Nayatt School, Barrington - 98.2% weekly attendance rate
* Middle: Barrington Middle School - 97.2% weekly attendance rate
* High School: Segue Institute for Learning - Legacy High School* - 94.8% weekly attendance rate
The following schools were recognized for demonstrating the most improved attendance week-over-week:
* Elementary: Hope Elementary School, Scituate - 6.7 percentage point improvement in weekly attendance rate
* Middle: Wickford Middle School, North Kingstown - 1.4 percentage point improvement in weekly attendance rate
* High School: Toll Gate High School, Warwick - 2.3 percentage point improvement in weekly attendance rate
The RIFC Attendance Matters Challenge runs from late April through May 2026, recognizing six schools each week for strong or improving attendance--24 schools total. Winning schools earn the chance to attend a Rhode Island FC game, with winners honored at the stadium during the June 6 Kids Night game. This effort builds on statewide progress in attendance, including a 12-percentage-point drop in chronic absenteeism statewide and over 3.7 million recovered learning hours since the pandemic.
For more information on the partnership and Rhode Island's work to improve attendance, visit AttendanceMattersRI.org.
*As of 6:00 a.m. on May 20, 2026.
*While East Greenwich High School and Barrington High School had higher attendance rates for the week of May 11-May 15, 2026, both schools had previously won the RIFC Attendance Matters Challenge. Each school in Rhode Island is only eligible to win the challenge once.
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Original text here: https://governor.ri.gov/press-releases/governor-mckee-commissioner-infante-green-and-rhode-island-fc-announce-week-3
Pa. Education Dept.: Shapiro Administration Appoints New State Librarian of Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 23 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the following news:
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Shapiro Administration Appoints New State Librarian of Pennsylvania
Heather Sharpe will serve as Pennsylvania's State Librarian effective May 30, 2026, following the retirement of current State Librarian Susan Banks.
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Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Secretary Dr. Carrie Rowe today announced that effective May 30, 2026, Pennsylvania's new Deputy Secretary of the Office of Commonwealth Libraries (OCL) and State Librarian will be Heather Sharpe, upon the retirement of current
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HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 23 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the following news:
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Shapiro Administration Appoints New State Librarian of Pennsylvania
Heather Sharpe will serve as Pennsylvania's State Librarian effective May 30, 2026, following the retirement of current State Librarian Susan Banks.
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Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Secretary Dr. Carrie Rowe today announced that effective May 30, 2026, Pennsylvania's new Deputy Secretary of the Office of Commonwealth Libraries (OCL) and State Librarian will be Heather Sharpe, upon the retirement of currentDeputy Secretary and State Librarian Susan Banks.
"One of the enduring truths of leadership is that every ending also creates space for a new beginning. Growth, therefore, depends on both honoring those who have carried important work forward and welcoming those who will build upon it in new ways," said Secretary Rowe. "As we celebrate Susan's career and retirement, we also look ahead with excitement and confidence as the next chapter of leadership begins for the Office of Commonwealth Libraries."
Heather has served as Director of the Bureau of Library Development since 2021. In that role, she has provided executive leadership for statewide library development, funding, and advisory services. She has overseen major state and federal programs supporting libraries across Pennsylvania, including administration of the Public Library Subsidy, the federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Grants-to-States program, and other statewide initiatives. Prior to serving as Bureau Director, she was a Division Manager in the Bureau of Library Development, where she oversaw statewide grant and subsidy programs.
Heather holds a Master of Science in Library and Information Science from Drexel University and a Bachelor of Arts in English/Professional Writing from Kutztown University. She is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, where she served as a Platoon Sergeant in communications operations.
She will replace Susan Banks, who has served as Deputy Secretary and State Librarian since 2021.
During her tenure, Susan has been a steadfast advocate for the vital role libraries play in early learning, workforce development, digital access, and lifelong education. Under her leadership, OCL recently released a comprehensive evaluation and needs assessment which highlighted the need for modernization, collaboration, and sustainable support to ensure libraries remain trusted and essential community institutions across the Commonwealth. The report, "The Future Role of Public Libraries in Pennsylvania," establishes a forward-looking roadmap that will help guide policy, investment, and innovation in libraries for years to come.
Last month, Susan was honored with the Pennsylvania School Library Association's Presidential Award for her contributions to and advocacy for school libraries across the Commonwealth.
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Original text here: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/education/newsroom/shapiro-administration-appoints-new-state-librarian-of-pennsylvania
Pa. Education Dept.: Shapiro Administration Announces Grants to 26 Schools Preparing High School Students for Careers as Special Education Teachers
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 23 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the following news on May 22, 2026:
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Shapiro Administration Announces Grants to 26 Schools Preparing High School Students for Careers as Special Education Teachers
Under Governor Shapiro's leadership, the Pennsylvania Department of Education is making strategic investments to strengthen Pennsylvania's educator workforce and make sure there's a highly qualified teacher in every classroom - especially Special Education classrooms.
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HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 23 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the following news on May 22, 2026:
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Shapiro Administration Announces Grants to 26 Schools Preparing High School Students for Careers as Special Education Teachers
Under Governor Shapiro's leadership, the Pennsylvania Department of Education is making strategic investments to strengthen Pennsylvania's educator workforce and make sure there's a highly qualified teacher in every classroom - especially Special Education classrooms.
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Today, Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Secretary Dr. Carrie Roweannounced the Shapiro Administration's latest investment in programs that strengthen Pennsylvania's pipeline of highly qualified teachers. With more than $510,000 in grants to 26 schools, the Developing Future Special Educators program will give more than 800 Pennsylvania high school students early exposure to a career as a Special Education teacher and opportunities to earn college credits before graduating from high school.
"After high school, every one of us must make a decision about what to do next. Those decisions don't have to be permanent, but they do affect the trajectory of our lives. Career education programs help students make informed decisions about the next step - whether that's college, a job, the military, or an apprenticeship," said Secretary Rowe. "For students who see themselves leading their own classroom one day, the Developing Future Special Educators program helps them take that step with confidence."
The Shapiro Administration awarded more than $1.4 million to 77 school entities in 2024, bringing Pennsylvania's total investment in the Developing Future Special Educators grant program to more than $1.9 million under Governor Josh Shapiro's leadership.
"Claysburg-Kimmel School District's participation in the Developing Future Special Educators grant has built a strong, data-informed pipeline of future special education professionals. Through a structured, hands-on model, students have engaged in meaningful experiences such as classroom observations, community-based learning, guest speakers, and college visits--demonstrating sustained interest and growth over time," said Dr. Brian Helsel, Superintendent of the Claysburg-Kimmel School District, a two-time grant recipient. "An additional grant cycle will allow the district to grow this work by reaching more students, strengthening partnerships, and continuing to build a sustainable, local pipeline of future special educators--an essential effort in addressing workforce needs in a rural community."
At the Baldwin-Whitehall School District, grant funding from the Shapiro Administration supported the development of the Ignite Pathway in partnership with Robert Morris University and Seton Hill University to create college-in-the-high school opportunities. Courses such as Introduction to Special Education and Child Development give students early, authentic exposure to the field while helping them see clear and attainable postsecondary pathways. The grant also supported the expansion of the Hands in Harmony project, which includes American Sign Language (ASL) world language courses, the ASL Club, and additional community-based classes and events. ASL is now recognized as an official world language at Baldwin High School, with course offerings spanning levels 1-3.
"Together, these efforts have increased student enrollment in education-related coursework, expanded access to inclusive programming, and strengthened awareness of careers in special education and related fields," said Marissa Gallagher, Director of Student Services at the Baldwin-Whitehall School District.
In this second round of funding, many of the grantees are planning to significantly increase dual-credit opportunities and expand college-in-the-high-school programs, with some schools providing up to 24 college credits.
Grants of up to $20,000 have been awarded to the following schools:
* Abington Heights School District in Lackawanna County
* Baldwin-Whitehall School District in Allegheny County
* Bethel Park School District in Allegheny County
* Big Beaver Falls Area School District in Beaver County
* Claysburg-Kimmel School District in Blair and Bedford counties
* Collegium Charter School in Chester County
* Elizabethtown Area School District in Lancaster County
* Fleetwood Area School District in Berks County
* Gateway School District in Allegheny County
* Greenville Area School District in Mercer County
* Hampton Township School District in Allegheny County
* Huntingdon Area School District in Huntingdon County
* Lackawanna Trail School District in Wyoming and Lackawanna counties
* North Penn School District in Montgomery County
* North Schuylkill Area School District in Schuylkill County
* Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School in Philadelphia County
* Pocono Mountain School District in Monroe County
* River Valley School District in Indiana County
* Riverside Beaver County School District in Beaver County
* Selinsgrove Area School District in Snyder County
* Shikellamy School District in Northumberland County
* Slippery Rock Area School District in Butler County
* The Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf in Allegheny County
* Weatherly School District in Carbon County
* West Allegheny School District in Allegheny County
* Wilmington Area School District in Lawrence County
In the Pocono Mountain School District, the Developing Future Special Educators program has shown steady growth, with 93 students participating in 2025-26 and many graduating with plans to pursue careers in education.
"This success is driven by hands-on, experience-based learning opportunities, including classroom observations, peer support activities, and student-led initiatives that allow participants to build real-world skills and meaningful connections with students with disabilities. By embedding these experiences into existing school structures and strengthening partnerships with organizations such as Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 and East Stroudsburg University, the program is well-positioned for continued growth. These efforts are not only sustaining the initiative beyond the grant, but also expanding its impact on students, staff, and the broader community," said Dr. Marsha Lynn Kloss, a Special Education Supervisor with the Pocono Mountain School District.
Governor Josh Shapiro believes that growing Pennsylvania's economy and creating opportunity for future generations starts in the classroom. Over the past three years, his Administration has made strategically targeted investments to strengthen Pennsylvania's educator workforce and make sure there's a highly qualified teacher in every classroom - especially Special Education classrooms, where the Commonwealth is experiencing the greatest number of teacher vacancies.
In March, PDE announced nearly $1 million in grants to 11 institutions of higher education to provide an accelerated pathway to certification for Special Education teachers in training, Created under the Shapiro Administration and first announced in 2023, the Accelerated Program for PK-12 Special Education Teacher Certification expedites the certification process for prospective special educators who are currently working on emergency permits, experience-based certificates, or serving as paraeducators in Pennsylvania schools. Since 2023, the Shapiro Administration has invested $3.5 million in three rounds of grants to colleges and universities for programs to expedite training and certification for Special Education teachers and ensure that all Pennsylvania students -- including students with disabilities -- have the freedom to chart their own course and the opportunity to succeed.
Earlier this year, PDE also announced Paraeducator Advancement Grants of up to $100,000 to 12 intermediate units to help current paraeducators earn bachelor's degrees and PK-12 Special Education teacher certification at no cost while continuing to serve in Pennsylvania schools. About 150 program participants will earn their credentials by the end of 2028.
To tackle Pennsylvania's teacher shortage, the Shapiro Administration has also:
* Reduced teacher certification processing times by more than 10 weeks
* Made experience-based certificates free to aspiring educators: Experience-based certificates are an alternative to emergency permits and provide new teachers with both mentorship and a pathway to a highly valuable permanent teaching credential.
* Created a new Career and Technical Education (CTE) program in Education for high school students: The new Career and Technical Education (CTE) program in Education for high school students has also shown promise in helping students earn industry recognized credentials prior to graduating high school. Since launching two years ago, 37 public schools representing 23 counties have received PDE approval to offer the CTE program in Education.
* Created and expanded the Student Teacher Support Program to provide a stipend to student teachers: The Student Teacher Support Program - administered by the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency - provides stipends to eligible student teachers in Pennsylvania to ensure student teachers are compensated for their hard work. Student teaching is a fulltime job - one that typically keeps student teachers from working another paid job - and the stipend program lowers a barrier to entry into teaching for students who would otherwise struggle to afford to student teach. Last year, student teacher stipends supported more than 2,000 student teachers in Pennsylvania. To build on this progress, Governor Shapiro's 2026-27 budget proposal increases funding for student teacher stipends by $5 million, bringing total support to $35 million annually.
* Made it easier for Pennsylvanians to find jobs in education: In 2025, PDE launched the newly refreshed Teach in PA website to help individuals interested in obtaining a career in education more easily find relevant job opportunities.
* Launched a first-of-its-kind teacher apprenticeship program partnership: Through a partnership between the departments of Education and Labor & Industry (L&I), the Shapiro Administration announced a $7.76 million investment in grants to 16 organizations throughout Pennsylvania to start their own earn-as-you-learn teacher apprenticeship programs.
For more information on the Pennsylvania Department of Education, please visit the Department's website (https://www.pa.gov/agencies/education).
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Original text here: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/education/newsroom/shapiro-administration-announces-grants-to-26-schools
Okla. A.G. Drummond Blasts Stitt for Weaponizing Audits
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 23 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on May 22, 2026:
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Drummond blasts Stitt for weaponizing audits
Attorney General Gentner Drummond today welcomed Gov. Stitt's call for an audit, saying the governor has a well-established habit of siccing auditors on anyone who refuses to bow to him.
"It comes as no surprise that Gov. Stitt has called for an audit of my office. He has a well-established pattern of targeting those who hold him accountable. I welcome it.
"Before Oklahomans accept the premise of this audit request
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OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 23 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on May 22, 2026:
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Drummond blasts Stitt for weaponizing audits
Attorney General Gentner Drummond today welcomed Gov. Stitt's call for an audit, saying the governor has a well-established habit of siccing auditors on anyone who refuses to bow to him.
"It comes as no surprise that Gov. Stitt has called for an audit of my office. He has a well-established pattern of targeting those who hold him accountable. I welcome it.
"Before Oklahomans accept the premise of this audit requestat face value, they should understand what our budget actually is. Nearly 64 cents of every dollar that flows through the Attorney General's Office is not an operating expense - it is pass-through funding that goes directly back to Oklahomans. That includes restitution to independent pharmacies recovered through pharmacy benefit manager enforcement, opioid settlement funds distributed to communities devastated by the addiction crisis, grants to county sheriffs, and other funds that exist solely to put money in the right hands.
"Over the last three years, the State Legislature has repeatedly seen fit to expand the responsibilities and budget of my office. That's not an accident. They allocated additional authority over pharmacy benefit management enforcement and compliance and charged us with combating human trafficking. Why? Because this office gets results, and because someone has to clean up the messes left behind.
"In 2023, I stood up the Organized Crime Task Force specifically to address the illegal marijuana crisis -- a crisis that took root and flourished under the governor's watch. Since then, we have shut down more than 7,000 illegal operations across this state.
"The Legislature has responded to our performance by giving us more resources. The governor has responded by calling for an audit. Oklahomans can draw their own conclusions about what that says.
"My office has nothing to hide."
Of the Attorney General's $180 million budget, more than $115 million is pass-through funding for restitution and grants returned directly to Oklahomans.
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Original text here: https://oklahoma.gov/oag/news/newsroom/2026/may/drummond-blasts-stitt-for-weaponizing-audits.html
Ala. Workforce Dept.: Alabama's Unemployment Rate Increases Slightly in April State Sets New Record High Jobs Count
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, May 23 (TNSxrep) -- The Alabama Department of Workforce issued the following news release on May 22, 2026:
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Alabama's Unemployment Rate Increases Slightly in April State Sets New Record High Jobs Count
Alabama Department of Workforce Secretary Greg Reed announced today that Alabama's April preliminary, seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is 2.8%, up slightly from March's rate of 2.7%, and below April 2025's rate of 2.9%.'s rate. The rate represents 67,115 unemployed persons, compared to 65,467 in March and 69,951 in April 2025.
The number of people counted as employed
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MONTGOMERY, Alabama, May 23 (TNSxrep) -- The Alabama Department of Workforce issued the following news release on May 22, 2026:
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Alabama's Unemployment Rate Increases Slightly in April State Sets New Record High Jobs Count
Alabama Department of Workforce Secretary Greg Reed announced today that Alabama's April preliminary, seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is 2.8%, up slightly from March's rate of 2.7%, and below April 2025's rate of 2.9%.'s rate. The rate represents 67,115 unemployed persons, compared to 65,467 in March and 69,951 in April 2025.
The number of people counted as employedincreased by 3,579 over the year to 2,311,287. The civilian labor force also increased to 2,378,402, with 1,103 more people joining over the year. Prime-aged workers (25-54 years old) are working at a rate of 79.3%.
Over the year, wage and salary employment increased by 13,200 to 2,211,300, a new record high, with gains in the government sector (+4,700), the private education and health services sector (+4,100), and the leisure and hospitality sector (+3,400), among others.
Construction jobs in Alabama grew to 111,800, marking the industry's highest employment level since January 2008. Additionally, average weekly wages in the manufacturing sector increased to a new record high of $1,407.08, also representing the first times wages in this sector surpassed the $1,400 mark.
"Construction and manufacturing are among the most vital sectors of our economy," continued Reed. "When we continue to see growth and even more importantly, wage growth, in these sectors, that signifies sustained economic growth. Additionally, we are continuing to see Alabama employers adding jobs and hiring workers at record levels."
Counties with the lowest unemployment rates are: Shelby and Elmore Counties at 2.0%, Morgan, Marshall, Limestone, Lee, Chilton, Chambers, and Blount Counties at 2.1%, and Madison, Lawrence, Franklin, DeKalb, Cleburne, Baldwin, and Autauga Counties at 2.2%. Counties with the highest unemployment rates are: Greene County at 5.5%, Monroe and Perry Counties at 5.3%, and Wilcox County at 4.9%.
Major cities with the lowest unemployment rates are: Trussville and Pelham at 1.7%, Vestavia Hills at 1.8%, and Alabaster at 1.9%. Major cities with the highest unemployment rates are: Prichard at 5.4%, Selma at 4.7%, and Bessemer at 3.8%.
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"Seasonal adjustment" refers to BLS's practice of anticipating certain trends in the labor force, such as hiring during the holidays or the surge in the labor force when students graduate in the spring, and removing their effects to the civilian labor force.
The Current Population (CPS), or the household survey, is conducted by the Census Bureau and identifies members of the work force and measures how many people are working or looking for work.
The establishment survey, which is conducted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), a division of the U.S. Department of Labor, surveys employers to measure how many jobs are in the economy. This is also referred to as wage and salary employment.
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Original text here: https://adol.alabama.gov/2026/05/alabamas-unemployment-rate-increases-slightly-in-april/
