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Unified Command Begins Transition of Jurisdiction of Brunswick East River Mystery Sheen Response
BRUNSWICK, Georgia, April 19 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release:
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UPDATE 2: Unified Command begins transition of jurisdiction of Brunswick East River Mystery Sheen response
The Brunswick East River Mystery Sheen Unified Command addressed emergency response efforts and signed a memo, Thursday, establishing the transition of jurisdiction for remedial oversight to the Georgia Environmental Protection Division.
The BERMS site has actively polluted the East River since 2019. The UC was established in May 2024 to coordinate emergency response
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BRUNSWICK, Georgia, April 19 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release:
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UPDATE 2: Unified Command begins transition of jurisdiction of Brunswick East River Mystery Sheen response
The Brunswick East River Mystery Sheen Unified Command addressed emergency response efforts and signed a memo, Thursday, establishing the transition of jurisdiction for remedial oversight to the Georgia Environmental Protection Division.
The BERMS site has actively polluted the East River since 2019. The UC was established in May 2024 to coordinate emergency responseefforts.
The U.S. Coast Guard conducted operations that included 12 high-vacuum recovery events using powerful industrial vacuums to remove oil from the BERMS site, monitoring and maintenance of non-absorbent and absorbent boom around the property waterfront, ground penetrating radar and magnetometer surveys and soil sampling to identify the source of the oil contamination. Air monitoring conducted during all HVR events did not identify any exceedances of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency risk-based standards.
The source of the contamination was originally thought to be related to underground storage tanks at the 1029 Bay St. property; however, no USTs have been identified.
Recently, the UC identified several above ground storage tanks, dismantled by the owner of the adjacent 1025 Bay St. property, as a potential source of contamination. Soil sample analysis demonstrated a potential connection between these ASTs and the oil found in the East River which expanded the scope of the investigation to include the 1025 Bay St. property.
The UC will begin transitioning from the emergency response and recovery phase to the mitigation and remediation phase. By the anticipated transition date in August 2025, EPD will assume full jurisdiction over all regulatory and remedial activities by the responsible party. The Coast Guard and EPA will continue to provide technical support until discharge of oil to the East River associated with the BERMS site no longer occurs.
Until the transition of regulatory jurisdiction, UC will continue to ensure the protection of the marine environment by maintaining boom along the shoreline.
The priority of all UC partners continues to be ensuring the safety of the public and responders, protection of the environment, efficient dissemination of information, and maintaining the stability of the marine transportation system.
The media is requested to email bermsresponse@uscg.mil for response inquiries.
For any reports of pollution please contact the National Response Center at 800-424-8802.
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Original text here: https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4160054/update-2-unified-command-begins-transition-of-jurisdiction-of-brunswick-east-ri/
U.S. Transfers Two 34m Patrol Boats to Tunisia During Visit of USS Mount Whitney to Celebrate 220 Years of U.S.-Tunisian Maritime Partnership
TUNIS, Tunisia, April 19 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news story:
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U.S. Transfers Two 34m Patrol Boats to Tunisia During Visit of USS Mount Whitney to Celebrate 220 Years of U.S.-Tunisian Maritime Partnership
The Blue Ridge-class command and control ship, USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), arrived in Tunis, Tunisia, for a scheduled port visit on April 17, to reinforce the enduring partnership between the United States and Tunisia.
On the same occasion, the Tunisian Navy conducted a commissioning ceremony for two American 110-foot (34-meter) Island Class Patrol Boats, which the United
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TUNIS, Tunisia, April 19 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news story:
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U.S. Transfers Two 34m Patrol Boats to Tunisia During Visit of USS Mount Whitney to Celebrate 220 Years of U.S.-Tunisian Maritime Partnership
The Blue Ridge-class command and control ship, USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), arrived in Tunis, Tunisia, for a scheduled port visit on April 17, to reinforce the enduring partnership between the United States and Tunisia.
On the same occasion, the Tunisian Navy conducted a commissioning ceremony for two American 110-foot (34-meter) Island Class Patrol Boats, which the UnitedStates transferred to Tunisia, the latest in a series of U.S. equipment contributions that strengthen Tunisia's capacity to secure its maritime borders and advance regional security.
As the flagship of U.S. 6th Fleet, Mount Whitney plays a key role in maritime security and cooperation throughout the Mediterranean and African theaters. The visit underscores the U.S. commitment to regional stability and its enduring strategic partnership with Tunisia, a U.S. major non-NATO Ally.
"The USS Mount Whitney's visit is especially meaningful because it falls during the 220th anniversary of the 1805 Battle of Derna, when, through the support and cooperation of Tunisia, the U.S. military defeated maritime terrorism to make a more stable and secure region for commerce and economic development," U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Tunisia Joey Hood said.
During the visit, the ship hosted a reception, welcoming military, diplomatic, and civic leaders from Tunisia. The event served as a platform to celebrate bilateral cooperation and discuss shared goals in maritime security, regional defense, and future engagements.
The U.S. and Tunisia have worked closely for decades on military training, professional development, and counterterrorism efforts. This visit by Mount Whitney adds another chapter to the strong legacy of collaboration between the two countries.
"This visit underscores the vital role strong partnerships play in ensuring maritime security," Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet Vice Adm. J. T. Anderson said. "We are grateful for the opportunity to engage with our Tunisian counterparts and reaffirm our commitment to working together for a more stable and secure Mediterranean."
Mount Whitney, forward deployed to Gaeta, Italy, operates with a combined crew of U.S. Sailors and Military Sealift Command civil service mariners in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. The U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners to advance U.S. national interests, security and stability in Europe and Africa.
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Original text here: https://www.navy.mil/Press-Office/News-Stories/Article/4159855/us-transfers-two-34m-patrol-boats-to-tunisia-during-visit-of-uss-mount-whitney/
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service: Three Forks Springsnail's Final Recovery Plan Available
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release:
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Three Forks Springsnail's Final Recovery Plan Available
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Publishes Three Forks Springsnail's Final Recovery Plan
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has recently approved a final recovery plan for the Three Forks springsnail, a freshwater snail found only in eastern Arizona. This species was listed as endangered in 2012, and the ultimate goal of the recovery plan is to help recover the springsnail so that it no longer needs protection under
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WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release:
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Three Forks Springsnail's Final Recovery Plan Available
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Publishes Three Forks Springsnail's Final Recovery Plan
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has recently approved a final recovery plan for the Three Forks springsnail, a freshwater snail found only in eastern Arizona. This species was listed as endangered in 2012, and the ultimate goal of the recovery plan is to help recover the springsnail so that it no longer needs protection underthe Endangered Species Act.
Although extremely small, the Three Forks springsnail brings important biodiversity to the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests in eastern Arizona. This snail species not only signifies a well-functioning ecosystem but also plays a crucial role in maintaining environmental health. Additionally, the springsnail serves as an indicator of ecosystem health via its sensitivity to environmental contamination. The springsnail ranges in color from tan to green to black and measures between 0.06 and 0.19 inches in length. The species is primarily found along a single drainage of less than four miles in length and completes all life stages within 10 feet of springheads, largely in bog-like habitats.
The overall recovery strategy for the Three Forks springsnail includes establishing self-sustaining populations at three geographically distinct complexes across its known range, establishing captive populations that can support springsnail releases into the wild, mitigating direct threats to the species, and restoring, maintaining and protecting its high-elevation spring habitats.
Recovery plans are not regulatory documents, and implementation actions are not required by the ESA. Instead, recovery plans serve as road maps with specific management actions to foster cooperation in conservation for listed species and their ecosystems. The final recovery plan for the Three Forks springsnail describes actions that are considered necessary for the species' full recovery, establishes downlisting and delisting criteria, and estimates the time and cost to implement recovery actions.
An electronic copy of the final recovery plan is available on ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/1017. To obtain a copy by mail, send a request to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Arizona Ecological Services Field Office, 9828 North 31st Avenue, Suite C3, Phoenix, AZ 85051 or by phone 602-242-0210.
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Original text here: https://www.fws.gov/press-release/2025-04/three-forks-springsnails-final-recovery-plan-available
FDIC Modifies Approach to Resolution Planning for Large Banks
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation issued the following news release on April 18, 2025:
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FDIC Modifies Approach to Resolution Planning for Large Banks
The FDIC today took action to modify its approach to insured depository institution (IDI) resolution planning. The purpose of this action is to focus the IDI resolution planning process on the operational information most relevant for the FDIC to (1) resolve a large bank through a weekend sale or (2) operate the institution for a short period of time while rapidly marketing the institution
For full resolution
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WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation issued the following news release on April 18, 2025:
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FDIC Modifies Approach to Resolution Planning for Large Banks
The FDIC today took action to modify its approach to insured depository institution (IDI) resolution planning. The purpose of this action is to focus the IDI resolution planning process on the operational information most relevant for the FDIC to (1) resolve a large bank through a weekend sale or (2) operate the institution for a short period of time while rapidly marketing the institution
For full resolutionsubmissions during the upcoming submission cycle, the FDIC has exempted IDIs from certain content requirements, such as the requirements to utilize a bridge bank strategy and a hypothetical failure scenario in the plan.
"The 2023 bank failures served as a reminder of how costly and damaging a bridge bank solution can be," said Acting Chairman Travis Hill. "Today's action is one step in shifting our approach towards maximizing the likelihood of a lower cost and more stabilizing resolution for large regional banks."
In addition, the FDIC has issued an updated set of frequently asked questions (FAQs) describing the exemptions and clarifying certain expectations. The FDIC is continuing to evaluate other provisions in the IDI Rule, and their applicability to different cohorts of banks, and may issue additional FAQs at a later date.
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Original text here: https://www.fdic.gov/news/press-releases/2025/fdic-modifies-approach-resolution-planning-large-banks
Executive VP of Insurance Brokerage Pleads Guilty in $133M Affordable Care Act Fraud Scheme
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on April 18, 2025:
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Executive Vice President of Insurance Brokerage Pleads Guilty in $133M Affordable Care Act Fraud Scheme
A Florida executive pleaded guilty today for his role in a scheme to submit fraudulent applications to enroll consumers in Affordable Care Act insurance plans (ACA plans) that were fully subsidized by the government. The purpose of the scheme was to obtain millions of dollars in commission payments from the insurance company that operated the ACA plans. The federal government paid
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WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on April 18, 2025:
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Executive Vice President of Insurance Brokerage Pleads Guilty in $133M Affordable Care Act Fraud Scheme
A Florida executive pleaded guilty today for his role in a scheme to submit fraudulent applications to enroll consumers in Affordable Care Act insurance plans (ACA plans) that were fully subsidized by the government. The purpose of the scheme was to obtain millions of dollars in commission payments from the insurance company that operated the ACA plans. The federal government paidat least $133,900,000 in subsidies for fraudulently enrolled individuals.
According to court documents, Dafud Iza, 54, an executive vice president of an insurance brokerage firm, participated in a scheme to fraudulently enroll ineligible individuals into ACA plans that offered tax credits to eligible enrollees. These tax credits, or "subsidies," could be paid by the federal government directly to insurance plans as a payment toward the plan's monthly premium. The scheme involved submitting false and fraudulent applications for individuals whose income did not meet the minimum requirements to be eligible for the subsidies. Iza and his accomplices deceptively marketed subsidized ACA plans to ineligible consumers and falsely inflated consumers' incomes to obtain the federal subsidies.
In furtherance of the scheme, Iza and his accomplices targeted vulnerable, low-income individuals experiencing homelessness, unemployment, and mental health and substance abuse disorders, and knew that "street marketers" working on their behalf offered bribes to induce those individuals to enroll in subsidized ACA plans. Marketers working for Iza's accomplices coached consumers on how to respond to application questions to maximize the subsidy amount paid by the federal government and provided addresses and social security numbers that did not match the consumers purportedly applying.
Iza pleaded guilty to one count of major fraud against the United States and faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
Matthew R. Galeotti, Head of the Justice Department's Criminal Division; Acting Special Agent in Charge Brett Skiles of the FBI Miami Field Office; Acting Special Agent in Charge Jesus Barranco of the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) Miami Regional Office; and Special Agent in Charge Emmanuel Gomez of the IRS Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) Miami Field Office made the announcement.
The FBI, HHS-OIG, and IRS-CI are investigating the case.
Assistant Chief Jamie de Boer and Trial Attorney D. Keith Clouser of the Criminal Division's Fraud Section are prosecuting the case.
The Fraud Section leads the Criminal Division's efforts to combat health care fraud through the Health Care Fraud Strike Force Program. Since March 2007, this program, currently comprised of nine strike forces operating in 27 federal districts, has charged more than 5,800 defendants who collectively have billed federal health care programs and private insurers more than $30 billion. In addition, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, working in conjunction with HHS-OIG, are taking steps to hold providers accountable for their involvement in health care fraud schemes. More information can be found at www.justice.gov/criminal-fraud/health-care-fraud-unit.
An indictment is merely an allegation. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
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Original text here: https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/executive-vice-president-insurance-brokerage-pleads-guilty-133m-affordable-care-act-fraud
BLS - Southeast Region Issues Report Entitled 'Tennessee Job Openings and Labor Turnover - February 2025'
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 19 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on April 18, 2025, entitled "Tennessee Job Openings and Labor Turnover - February 2025":
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Tennessee had 151,000 job openings in February 2025, compared to 172,000 openings in January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that the job openings rate in Tennessee was 4.3 percent in February and 4.8 percent in the previous month. (See chart 1 and table 2.)
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ATLANTA, Georgia, April 19 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on April 18, 2025, entitled "Tennessee Job Openings and Labor Turnover - February 2025":
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Tennessee had 151,000 job openings in February 2025, compared to 172,000 openings in January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that the job openings rate in Tennessee was 4.3 percent in February and 4.8 percent in the previous month. (See chart 1 and table 2.)The job openings rate nationally was 4.5 percent in February and 4.7 percent in January. (See table 3.) All data in this release are seasonally adjusted.
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Chart 1. Job openings as a percent of employment for the United States and Tennessee, seasonally adjusted
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The ratio of unemployed persons per job opening in Tennessee was 0.8 in February. Nationwide, 31 states and the District of Columbia had ratios in February that were lower than the national measure of 0.9 unemployed persons per job opening; 14 states had ratios that were higher than the national ratio, and 5 states had ratios equal to the national measure. (See map 1.)
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Map 1. Number of unemployed persons per job opening by state, February 2025, seasonally adjusted
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In February, Tennessee had 116,000 hires and 127,000 separations, compared to 147,000 hires and 154,000 separations in January. (See chart 2.) Over the 12 months ending in February, hires have averaged 130,000 per month and separations have averaged 132,000 per month. These averages include workers who may have been hired and separated more than once during the year.
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Chart 2. Hires and total separations in Tennessee, seasonally adjusted (in thousands)
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Among the February separations in Tennessee, 79,000 were quits and 43,000 were layoffs and discharges, compared to 109,000 quits and 37,000 layoffs and discharges in January. (See chart 3.) Over the year, quits averaged 86,000 per month, ranging from 72,000 to 109,000. Layoffs and discharges have averaged 39,000 per month, ranging from 32,000 to 48,000.
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Chart 3. Quits and layoffs and discharges in Tennessee, seasonally adjusted (in thousands)
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State Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey estimates for March 2025 are scheduled to be released on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. (ET).
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Upcoming Revisions to the JOLTS State Estimates
Effective with the release of May 2025 data on July 23, 2025, the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) state estimates will incorporate the annual benchmark revisions to JOLTS national estimates, updated Current Employment Statistics (CES) employment estimates, and updated Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) data. Seasonally adjusted and not seasonally adjusted data from January 2020 forward are subject to revision. In addition, 2024 annual estimates for states will be released at this time.
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Technical Note
This news release presents statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS). The JOLTS program provides information on labor demand and turnover. The state estimates produced by JOLTS are model-based, incorporating JOLTS sample, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), and Current Employment Statistics (CES) estimates. For more information see the JOLTS State Estimates Methodology.
Job Openings. Job openings include all positions that are open on the last business day of the reference month. A job is open only if it meets all three of these conditions:
* A specific position exists and there is work available for that position.
* The job could start within 30 days.
* The employer is actively recruiting workers from outside the establishment to fill the position.
The number of unemployed persons per job opening is a ratio of the level of unemployed persons and the level of job openings. The number of unemployed persons at the national level is an estimate from the Current Population Survey (CPS), while state-level unemployment estimates are modeled by the Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) program. A ratio of 1.0 means there is a job available for every unemployed person. Lower ratios signal tighter labor markets, where firms have more job openings than there are unemployed persons available to work. Higher ratios indicate there are more unemployed persons competing for each job opening.
Hires. Hires include all additions to the payroll during the entire reference month.
Separations. Separations include all separations from the payroll during the entire reference month and is reported by type of separation: quits, layoffs and discharges, and other separations.
* Quits include employees who left voluntarily, except for retirements or transfers to other locations.
* Layoffs and discharges include involuntary separations initiated by the employer.
* Other separations include retirements, transfers to other locations, separations due to employee disability, and deaths.
Levels and rates of other separations represent a small portion of total separations and are not published with the release of state estimates.
Complete definitions, including exclusions, and additional information about the State JOLTS data presented in this release are available in the State Job Openings and Labor Turnover Technical Note.
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Table 1. Job openings and labor turnover for Tennessee, seasonally adjusted (in thousands)
Table 2. Job openings and labor turnover rates for Tennessee, seasonally adjusted
Table 3. Job openings and labor turnover rates for the United States, seasonally adjusted
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View original text plus charts and tables here: https://www.bls.gov/regions/southeast/news-release/2025/jobopeningslaborturnover_tennessee_20250418.htm
BLS - Southeast Region Issues Report Entitled 'Alabama Job Openings and Labor Turnover - February 2025'
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 19 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on April 18, 2025, entitled "Alabama Job Openings and Labor Turnover - February 2025":
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Alabama had 116,000 job openings in February 2025, compared to 126,000 openings in January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that the job openings rate in Alabama was 5.0 percent in February and 5.4 percent in the previous month. (See chart 1 and table 2.) The job
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ATLANTA, Georgia, April 19 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on April 18, 2025, entitled "Alabama Job Openings and Labor Turnover - February 2025":
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Alabama had 116,000 job openings in February 2025, compared to 126,000 openings in January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that the job openings rate in Alabama was 5.0 percent in February and 5.4 percent in the previous month. (See chart 1 and table 2.) The jobopenings rate nationally was 4.5 percent in February and 4.7 percent in January. (See table 3.) All data in this release are seasonally adjusted.
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Chart 1. Job openings as a percent of employment for the United States and Alabama, seasonally adjusted
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The ratio of unemployed persons per job opening in Alabama was 0.7 in February. Nationwide, 31 states and the District of Columbia had ratios in February that were lower than the national measure of 0.9 unemployed persons per job opening; 14 states had ratios that were higher than the national ratio, and 5 states had ratios equal to the national measure. (See map 1.)
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Map 1. Number of unemployed persons per job opening by state, February 2025, seasonally adjusted
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In February, Alabama had 87,000 hires and 83,000 separations, compared to 80,000 hires and 73,000 separations in January. (See chart 2.) Over the 12 months ending in February, hires have averaged 82,000 per month and separations have averaged 78,000 per month. These averages include workers who may have been hired and separated more than once during the year.
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Chart 2. Hires and total separations in Alabama, seasonally adjusted (in thousands)
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Among the February separations in Alabama, 51,000 were quits and 28,000 were layoffs and discharges, compared to 47,000 quits and 22,000 layoffs and discharges in January. (See chart 3.) Over the year, quits averaged 51,000 per month, ranging from 46,000 to 55,000. Layoffs and discharges have averaged 22,000 per month, ranging from 19,000 to 28,000.
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Chart 3. Quits and layoffs and discharges in Alabama, seasonally adjusted (in thousands)
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State Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey estimates for March 2025 are scheduled to be released on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. (ET).
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Upcoming Revisions to the JOLTS State Estimates
Effective with the release of May 2025 data on July 23, 2025, the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) state estimates will incorporate the annual benchmark revisions to JOLTS national estimates, updated Current Employment Statistics (CES) employment estimates, and updated Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) data. Seasonally adjusted and not seasonally adjusted data from January 2020 forward are subject to revision. In addition, 2024 annual estimates for states will be released at this time.
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Technical Note
This news release presents statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS). The JOLTS program provides information on labor demand and turnover. The state estimates produced by JOLTS are model-based, incorporating JOLTS sample, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), and Current Employment Statistics (CES) estimates. For more information see the JOLTS State Estimates Methodology.
Job Openings. Job openings include all positions that are open on the last business day of the reference month. A job is open only if it meets all three of these conditions:
* A specific position exists and there is work available for that position.
* The job could start within 30 days.
* The employer is actively recruiting workers from outside the establishment to fill the position.
The number of unemployed persons per job opening is a ratio of the level of unemployed persons and the level of job openings. The number of unemployed persons at the national level is an estimate from the Current Population Survey (CPS), while state-level unemployment estimates are modeled by the Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) program. A ratio of 1.0 means there is a job available for every unemployed person. Lower ratios signal tighter labor markets, where firms have more job openings than there are unemployed persons available to work. Higher ratios indicate there are more unemployed persons competing for each job opening.
Hires. Hires include all additions to the payroll during the entire reference month.
Separations. Separations include all separations from the payroll during the entire reference month and is reported by type of separation: quits, layoffs and discharges, and other separations.
* Quits include employees who left voluntarily, except for retirements or transfers to other locations.
* Layoffs and discharges include involuntary separations initiated by the employer.
* Other separations include retirements, transfers to other locations, separations due to employee disability, and deaths.
Levels and rates of other separations represent a small portion of total separations and are not published with the release of state estimates.
Complete definitions, including exclusions, and additional information about the State JOLTS data presented in this release are available in the State Job Openings and Labor Turnover Technical Note.
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Table 1. Job openings and labor turnover for Alabama, seasonally adjusted (in thousands)
Table 2. Job openings and labor turnover rates for Alabama, seasonally adjusted
Table 3. Job openings and labor turnover rates for the United States, seasonally adjusted
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View original text plus charts and tables here: https://www.bls.gov/regions/southeast/news-release/2025/jobopeningslaborturnover_alabama_20250418.htm
