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National Park Service: Munising Falls Trail Construction Contract Awarded
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release:
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Munising Falls Trail Construction Contract Awarded
MUNISING, Mich. - The National Park Service has awarded a $2.8 million contract to McKenzie Construction and Site Development, LLC (Washington, D.C.) to repair and replace the Munising Falls Trail and improve accessibility to the lower Munising Falls overlook in compliance with Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) accessibility standards.
A 75-foot section of the Munising Falls Trail was destroyed during a heavy rainstorm in
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release:
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Munising Falls Trail Construction Contract Awarded
MUNISING, Mich. - The National Park Service has awarded a $2.8 million contract to McKenzie Construction and Site Development, LLC (Washington, D.C.) to repair and replace the Munising Falls Trail and improve accessibility to the lower Munising Falls overlook in compliance with Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) accessibility standards.
A 75-foot section of the Munising Falls Trail was destroyed during a heavy rainstorm inApril of 2025, resulting in the closure of the trail and the loss of waterfall access. The new trail will provide an accessible route to the lower Munising Falls overlook and will be engineered to better withstand future weather events.
During the 12-month project, McKenzie Construction and Site Development, LLC will perform the following work at the Munising Falls Trail:
* Remove damaged trail surface, storm debris, and other deteriorated trail features.
* Construct a new, fully accessible trail to the lower Munising Falls overlook, replacing aging pavement and the failing wood crib wall along the main trail.
* Replace three wooden bridges with elevated boardwalks designed to improve durability, erosion control, and accessibility.
* Complete slope stabilization and restore disturbed landscape with appropriate vegetation and site restoration measures.
"We are excited to begin repairing and replacing the Munising Falls Trail," stated David Horne, superintendent of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. "These improvements will not only help this trail be more resilient to future storms, but also provide access to Munising Falls for all, regardless of ability."
Access to Munising Falls Visitor Center will not be impacted during this time; however, parking may be limited due to contractor staging of materials.
The project is expected to be completed by the end of 2027, depending on weather conditions.
Additional information regarding Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore can be found at www.nps.gov/piro or on Facebook @PicturedRocksNL and lnstagram @picturedrocksnps. All Pictured Rocks news releases can be found here.
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Original text here: https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/2026-09-03-munising-falls-contract-awarded.htm
MSPB Issues Board Decision Involving Department of Justice Vs. Appellant Arielle Rivera
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The Merit Systems Protection Board issued the following case report on a board decision involving the Department of Justice and appellant Arielle Rivera on Sept. 3, 2026:
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BOARD DECISIONS
Appellant: Arielle Rivera
Agency: Department of Justice
Decision Number: 2026 MSPB 8
Docket Number: DA-0752-25-0110-I-1
Issuance Date: September 1, 2026
WHISTLEBLOWER PROOF OF CLAIM, GENERALLY
The appellant filed a Board appeal challenging her 30-day suspension based on a charge of unauthorized use of an official government vehicle (OGV) and raised various affirmative defenses,
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The Merit Systems Protection Board issued the following case report on a board decision involving the Department of Justice and appellant Arielle Rivera on Sept. 3, 2026:
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BOARD DECISIONS
Appellant: Arielle Rivera
Agency: Department of Justice
Decision Number: 2026 MSPB 8
Docket Number: DA-0752-25-0110-I-1
Issuance Date: September 1, 2026
WHISTLEBLOWER PROOF OF CLAIM, GENERALLY
The appellant filed a Board appeal challenging her 30-day suspension based on a charge of unauthorized use of an official government vehicle (OGV) and raised various affirmative defenses,including a claim of retaliation for whistleblowing activity. The administrative judge sustained the suspension, denied all of the appellant's affirmative defenses, found nexus, and determined that the suspension penalty was reasonable. The appellant filed a petition for review challenging the administrative judge's decisions sustaining the charge and the penalty and denying her affirmative defense of reprisal for protected equal employment opportunity activity.
Holding: The administrative judge's findings sustaining the charge, denying the appellant's affirmative defenses, and finding the penalty reasonable are supported by the record and are affirmed. The Board also held that the administrative judge may make alternative findings on an agency's clear-and-convincing-evidence defense even when an appellant fails to establish a prima facie whistleblower retaliation claim.
1. The appellant's protected disclosures and activities occurred after the suspension and therefore could not have contributed to the suspension decision. The appellant failed to establish a prima facie case of whistleblower retaliation.
2. The administrative judge alternatively found that the agency proved by clear and convincing evidence that it would have suspended the appellant in the absence of her protected disclosures or activities, and the Board held that such alternative findings are permissible even when an appellant fails to establish a prima facie case.
3. The Board overruled Scoggins v Department of the Army, 123 M.S.P.R. 592 (2016) and Clarke v. Department of Veterans Affairs, 121 M.S.P.R. 154 (2014), and any similar cases to the extent they prohibit alternative findings regarding the agency's clear and convincing evidence defense. The Board determined that neither the text of 5 U.S.C. Sec. 1221(e)(2), as amended by the WPEA, nor Congress' purpose in enacting the amendment bars such alternative findings.
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COURT DECISIONS
PRECEDENTIAL:
Petitioner: George Jadue
Respondent: Department of Homeland Security
Tribunal: U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Case Number: 2024-2144
MSPB Docket No. DE-0752-21-0062-I-2
Issuance Date: August 31, 2026
MIXED CASE PROCEDURES
SANCTIONS
LACK OF CANDOR
The petitioner was previously employed by the Department of State and failed to update his background investigation information to reflect that he obtained a second citizenship after he was hired. That information was discovered and led to a suspension of his security clearance and a criminal indictment that was ultimately resolved by his voluntary resignation from the agency. He was subsequently hired by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and again completed a background investigation questionnaire. Following an unrelated investigation into his background, the incorrect statements in his DHS background investigation materials were discovered and the agency proposed the petitioner's removal for a charge of lack of candor with 11 specifications related to his answers addressing the circumstances underlying his departure from the State department, his prior criminal proceedings, and the suspension of his security clearance.
The petitioner filed a mixed-case complaint challenging his termination with the agency's equal employment opportunity (EEO) office. In processing his complaint, the agency failed to meet the regulatory deadlines set forth by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for completion of the report of investigation and the issuance of a final agency decision (FAD). The petitioner subsequently filed a Board appeal of the FAD and requested that the administrative judge impose sanctions based on the agency's failure to meet the regulatory EEOC deadlines, which was denied. The administrative judge sustained four of the 11 specifications of the charge and found that the removal penalty was reasonable.
The petitioner filed a petition for review, and the Board's two members issued a split-vote decision, resulting in the initial decision becoming final. Regarding the issue of the denied motion for sanctions, Chairman Harris stated that she would have remanded the appeal for the administrative judge to assess the sanctions request by applying the factors the EEOC applies in such circumstances, while Vice Chair Limon did not believe that the Board had the authority to impose sanctions in such circumstances and would have affirmed the initial decision. The petitioner appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and formally abandoned his discrimination claims.
Holding: The court lacks jurisdiction to consider any component of a mixed-case discrimination claim, including a request for sanctions against the agency related to its handling of the discrimination complaint.
1. When a petitioner files an appeal with the Federal Ciruict, he explicitly waives his discrimination claims, which is required because such claims are only judicially reviewable in district court. Consistent with U.S. Supreme Court precedent, such waiver is effective for both merits and procedural discrimination issues.
2. The sanctions issue arose solely from the agency's alleged failure to comply with the EEOC regulations governing the processing of the petitioner's mixed case EEO complaint. The only reason the regulatory deadlines applied here was due to the mixed-case nature of the petitioner's complaint. The petitioner's waiver converted his appeal to a pure adverse action appeal, and the court may not consider a sanctions issue that only arose from the discrimination claim over which it lacks jurisdiction.
Holding: Substantial evidence supports the administrative judge's decision sustaining the four specifications of the lack of candor charge and the removal penalty.
1. There was no inconsistency between the administrative judge's decision to sustain specifications 1 and 6, which concerned written documents the petitioner submitted himself, and the administrative judge's decision not to sustain specifications 7, 8, 9, and 11, all of which concerned the petitioner's representations during a live interview with an investigator, which the administrative judge characterized as "rambling," but not deceptive.
2. Specification 2, which concerned the petitioner's answer to a question about the basis for his prior criminal proceedings, involved an element of deception by omission because the answer was knowingly incomplete.
3. Substantial evidence supported the administrative judge's finding that specification 4, which concerned the petitioner's response to a question asking whether he had ever had a security clearance suspended, involved an element of deception, and the administrative judge's finding on this specification was not inconsistent with his finding that specification 3 was not proven.
4. Regarding the removal penalty, the administrative judge was not required to reassess the penalty simply because some specifications underlying the charge were not sustained, where the remaining sustained specifications supported the charge and penalty determination. Additionally, both the deciding official and the administrative judge properly considered the fact that the petitioner's security clearance was ultimately restored in analyzing the Douglas factors.
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Original text here: https://www.mspb.gov/decisions/case_reports/Case_Report_September_3_2026.pdf
FDA Recall Notice: Frutas Y Hortalizas Del Sur S.A. Expands Recall to Include One Lot of Great Value Frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend Because of Potential Contamination With Escherichia Coli O145:H28
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice:
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Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. Expands Recall to Include One Lot of Great Value Frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend Because of Potential Contamination with Escherichia coli O145:H28 (E. coli O145)
Summary
Company Announcement Date: September 02, 2026
FDA Publish Date: September 03, 2026
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Foodborne Illness
Reason for Announcement: Possible E. Coli Contamination
Company Name: Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A.
Brand Name:
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice:
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Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. Expands Recall to Include One Lot of Great Value Frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend Because of Potential Contamination with Escherichia coli O145:H28 (E. coli O145)
Summary
Company Announcement Date: September 02, 2026
FDA Publish Date: September 03, 2026
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Foodborne Illness
Reason for Announcement: Possible E. Coli Contamination
Company Name: Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A.
Brand Name:Great Value
Product Description: Organic Triple Berry Blend
Company Announcement
Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., San Carlos, Chile expands its July 3, 2026, recall of frozen organic IQF blueberries to include one lot of Great Value frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend 10 OZ because of potential contamination with Escherichia coli O145:H28 (E. coli O145).
E. coli O145 is a Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) that can cause illness characterized by severe stomach cramps, diarrhea (which may be bloody), and vomiting. While most healthy individuals recover within a week, some infections may result in a serious complication known as hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), particularly in young children, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems.
This recalled product was shipped to select Walmart stores in 16 states including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas and Wisconsin. Consumers should check their freezers for the affected product.
The affected product is:
* Product: Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend 10 OZ (Including Strawberries, Blackberries and Blueberries), with UPC: 7874211226
* Package Size: 10 oz
* Lot Code: 6040 01-6 (in front of the package)
* Best If Used By Date: February 9, 2028
Consumers who have Great Value Organic Triple Berry 10 OZ with lot code 6040 01-6 should not consume it. The product should be discarded or returned to Walmart for a full refund. There are no illnesses associated with this specific product to date, and this is market action is taken as a precautionary measure following traceback information of the previous recall.
Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. is working closely with the appropriate regulatory authorities and its customers regarding this recall.
Consumers or customers with questions regarding this recall may contact:
Monday - Friday 8 AM - 6 PM EST
Link to FDA Outbreak Investigation (https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-e-coli-frozen-blueberries-july-2026)
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Original text here: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/frutas-y-hortalizas-del-sur-sa-expands-recall-include-one-lot-great-value-frozen-organic-triple
Economics Daily: Job Openings Rate Little Changed at 4.4 Percent in July 2026
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document from Economics Daily:
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Job openings rate little changed at 4.4 percent in July 2026
The job openings rate changed little at 4.4 percent in July 2026. The number of job openings was also little changed at 7.3 million.
The hires rate changed little at 3.2 percent in July, and the number of hires was also little changed at 5.1 million. Hires decreased in professional and business services (-188,000). The rate and number of total separations changed little at 3.2 percent and 5.1 million,
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document from Economics Daily:
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Job openings rate little changed at 4.4 percent in July 2026
The job openings rate changed little at 4.4 percent in July 2026. The number of job openings was also little changed at 7.3 million.
The hires rate changed little at 3.2 percent in July, and the number of hires was also little changed at 5.1 million. Hires decreased in professional and business services (-188,000). The rate and number of total separations changed little at 3.2 percent and 5.1 million,respectively. Total separations changed little in all industries.
These data are from the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey and are seasonally adjusted. Data for the most recent month are preliminary. Job openings include all positions that are open on the last business day of the month. Hires and separations include all changes to the payroll during the entire month. To learn more, see "Job Openings and Labor Turnover -- July 2026." We also have more charts showing job openings, hires, and separations data.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, The Economics Daily, Job openings rate little changed at 4.4 percent in July 2026 at https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2026/job-openings-rate-little-changed-at-4-4-percent-in-july-2026.htm (visited September 04, 2026).
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View original text plus charts and tables here: https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2026/job-openings-rate-little-changed-at-4-4-percent-in-july-2026.htm
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Mondraker Mountain Bicycles Equipped With ONOFF S9 Carbon MTB Handlebars
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Mondraker mountain bicycles equipped with ONOFF S9 Carbon MTB handlebars.
Hazard: The affected handlebars may crack or fracture during use, which can lead to loss of control, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fall hazard.
Remedy: Replace
Recall Date: September 03, 2026
Units: About 177 (In addition, about 52 were sold in Canada)
Consumer Contact: MONDRAKER USA, LLC at 656-225-2994 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday to Friday, email at usa@mondraker.com or online
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Mondraker mountain bicycles equipped with ONOFF S9 Carbon MTB handlebars.
Hazard: The affected handlebars may crack or fracture during use, which can lead to loss of control, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fall hazard.
Remedy: Replace
Recall Date: September 03, 2026
Units: About 177 (In addition, about 52 were sold in Canada)
Consumer Contact: MONDRAKER USA, LLC at 656-225-2994 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday to Friday, email at usa@mondraker.com or onlineat https://mondraker.com/wo/en/recall-s9
Recall Details
In Conjunction With:
Description: This recall involves Certain Mondraker mountain bicycles equipped with ONOFF S9 Carbon MTB handlebars. The ONOFF S9 Carbon MTB handlebar is used as a steering and control component on the bicycle. Bicycles with model numbers CRAFTY CARBON RR S (MY2026), CRAFTY CARBON XR (MY2025-MY2026), CRAFTY CARBON RR SL (MY2025-MY2026), CRAFTY UNLIMITED GULF (MY2026), DUNE CARBON XR (MY2025), FOXY CARBON RR (MY2025-MY2026), LEVEL XR (MY2026), NEAT RR SL (MY2025), ZENDIT R (MY2027), ZENDIT RR (MY2027), ZENDIT RR S (MY2027), ZENDIT XR (MY2027), RAZE CARBON RR (MY2026) and S9 Carbon MTB Handlebar are affected in this recall.
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Model Name ... Year
Neat RR SL ... 2025
Dune Carbon XR ... 2025
Foxy Carbon RR ... 2025
Crafty Carbon RR SL ... 2025
Crafty Carbon XR ... 2025
Crafty Carbon XR ... 2026
Crafty Carbon RR S ... 2026
Crafty Carbon RR SL ... 2026
Crafty Unlimited GULF ... 2026
Crafty Carbon Unlimited ... 2026
Foxy Carbon RR ... 2026
Level XR ... 2026
Raze Carbon RR ... 2026
Zendit RR S ... 2027
Zendit RR ... 2027
Zendit XR ... 2027
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Remedy: Consumers should stop using affected bicycles immediately and verify whether their bicycle is affected using the serial number verification tool available at: https://mondraker.com/wo/en/recall-s9. If the bicycle is identified as affected, consumers should contact an authorized Mondraker dealer to arrange a free replacement of the ONOFF S9 Carbon MTB handlebar.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received five reports of the handlebars breaking, including two injuries involving a fall resulting in minor abrasions.
Sold At: Evolucion Innovations, The Path Bike Shop and bicycle stores nationwide from December 2024 through June 2026 for about $5,000 to $12,000.
Importer(s): MONDRAKER USA, LLC, of Boulder, Colorado
Manufactured In: Taiwan
Recall number: 26-746
Fast Track Recall
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/MONDRAKER-USA-Recalls-Mountain-Bicycles-Equipped-with-ONOFF-S9-Carbon-MTB-Handlebars-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Fall-Hazard
Bogota to Strengthen Solid Waste Management and Fiscal Sustainability With IDB Support
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The Inter-American Development Bank issued the following news release:
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Bogota to Strengthen Solid Waste Management and Fiscal Sustainability with IDB Support
The Board of Executive Directors of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) approved a $149.25 million Results-Based Loan (RBL) and a $750,000 nonreimbursable investment grant to enhance Bogota's resilience and fiscal sustainability in Colombia.
The program will strengthen integrated solid waste management, improve public spaces, and increase locally generated revenue through cadastral modernization.
The
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The Inter-American Development Bank issued the following news release:
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Bogota to Strengthen Solid Waste Management and Fiscal Sustainability with IDB Support
The Board of Executive Directors of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) approved a $149.25 million Results-Based Loan (RBL) and a $750,000 nonreimbursable investment grant to enhance Bogota's resilience and fiscal sustainability in Colombia.
The program will strengthen integrated solid waste management, improve public spaces, and increase locally generated revenue through cadastral modernization.
Theoperation will finance urban revitalization interventions in public spaces, the implementation of systems and services for the collection, treatment, and recovery of solid waste under a circular economy approach, and initiatives supporting waste pickers, including access to District service offerings and Temporary Collection and Sorting Centers.
The project will also optimize cadastral updating and maintenance processes, improve the geographic data of Bogota's Spatial Data Infrastructure (IDECA), and automate frequently used administrative procedures, among other activities.
The program will benefit approximately 520,000 households in intervention areas through urban revitalization efforts and 5,128 waste pickers through targeted affirmative actions. It will also improve the efficiency and quality of cadastral services for users and enable the recovery of more than 300,000 tons of waste from informal dumping sites.
Additionally, Bogota's residents as a whole will indirectly benefit from strengthened special waste collection services and improved fiscal management.
This is the second operation under the IDB Cities and Regions Program, which seeks to enhance the creditworthiness of subnational governments, including through stronger fiscal management, improved project execution capacity, and better delivery of public services and infrastructure. The program's first operation was approved for Cartagena de Indias in late 2025, with investments aimed at strengthening urban resilience and expanding drainage, water supply, and sanitation services.
The approval for Bogota comes as the city hosts the IDB Mayors Summit 2026, which brings together local leaders from Latin America and the Caribbean to exchange experiences and promote solutions that advance more sustainable and resilient cities.
The $149.25 million loan has a repayment term of up to 14.5 years, a grace period of 3.5 years, and an interest rate based on market conditions.
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About the IDB
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), a member of the IDB Group, is devoted to improving lives across Latin America and the Caribbean. Founded in 1959, the IDB works with the region's public sector to design and enable impactful, innovative solutions for sustainable and inclusive development. Leveraging financing, technical expertise, and knowledge, it promotes growth and well-being in 26 countries.
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Original text here: https://www.iadb.org/en/news/bogota-strengthen-solid-waste-management-and-fiscal-sustainability-idb-support
BLS Mid-Atlantic Region Issues Report on County Employment and Wages in the District of Columbia First Quarter 2026
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in the District of Columbia First Quarter 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region - Sept. 3, 2026
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Employment declined 4.5 percent in the District of Columbia from March 2025 to March 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Regional Commissioner Lori Keller noted that the rate of employment growth in Washington ranked 370th among the 371 largest U.S. counties with published data. Large counties and county equivalents are those
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PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in the District of Columbia First Quarter 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region - Sept. 3, 2026
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Employment declined 4.5 percent in the District of Columbia from March 2025 to March 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Regional Commissioner Lori Keller noted that the rate of employment growth in Washington ranked 370th among the 371 largest U.S. counties with published data. Large counties and county equivalents are thosewith annual average employment levels of 75,000 or more in 2025. Employment in the District of Columbia stood at 715,800 in March 2026, as measured by the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) program.
Large county average weekly wages in the first quarter 2026
The average weekly wage in Washington increased 4.5 percent over the year to $2,725. The national average was $1,654, up 3.9 percent over the year. Washington's weekly wage ranked 10th nationally, and the percent change ranked 93rd among the largest U.S. counties.
Additional statistics and other information
QCEW data for all states have been included in this release in table 2.
Nationwide coverage of the largest counties is published in the County Employment and Wages news release (https://www.bls.gov/news.release/cewqtr.nr0.htm). Additional information about quarterly employment and wages data is available in the news release Technical Note (https://www.bls.gov/cew/news-release-technical-note.htm) and from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages website (https://www.bls.gov/cew).
If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.
The County Employment and Wages release for the second quarter 2026 is scheduled to be released on Wednesday, December 2, 2026.
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County Changes for the 2026 County Employment and Wages News Releases
Counties with annual average employment of 75,000 or more in 2025 are included in this release and will be included in future 2026 releases. Five counties have been added to the publication tables: Kenton, KY; Union, NC; Licking, OH; Gregg, TX; and Kenosha, WI. One county has been dropped from the publication tables: Wood, OH.
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Table 1. Covered establishments, employment, and wages in the United States and the largest county in District of Columbia, first quarter 2026
Table 2. Covered establishments, employment, and wages by state, first quarter 2026
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View original text plus charts and tables here: https://www.bls.gov/regions/mid-atlantic/news-release/2026/countyemploymentandwages_districtofcolumbia_20260903.htm
