States, Cities and Counties
News releases, reports, statements and associated documents covering state government, cities and counties.
Featured Stories
TIME Bicycles Establishing First South Carolina Operations in Spartanburg County
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, March 25 -- Gov. Henry McMaster, R-South Carolina, posted the following news on March 24, 2023:
TIME Bicycles (TIME), a leading carbon fiber bicycle manufacturer, today announced plans to establish its first South Carolina operations in Spartanburg County to build the nation's largest carbon fiber bicycle factory. The company's $6.5 million investment will create 105 new jobs.
Founded in France in 1987, TIME is one of Europe's most significant cycling brands, pioneering carbon fiber technology in professional cycling. Asubsidiary of Cardinal Cycling Group (CCG), TIME
... Show Full Article
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, March 25 -- Gov. Henry McMaster, R-South Carolina, posted the following news on March 24, 2023:
TIME Bicycles (TIME), a leading carbon fiber bicycle manufacturer, today announced plans to establish its first South Carolina operations in Spartanburg County to build the nation's largest carbon fiber bicycle factory. The company's $6.5 million investment will create 105 new jobs.
Founded in France in 1987, TIME is one of Europe's most significant cycling brands, pioneering carbon fiber technology in professional cycling. Asubsidiary of Cardinal Cycling Group (CCG), TIMEmanufactures bicycles that have won Olympic gold, multiple world championships, the Paris-Roubaix and numerous stages of the Tour de France.
Situated on 30 acres of land on the Saluda Grade Trail, TIME plans to renovate an existing 140,000-square-foot factory located at 19810 Asheville Highway in Landrum. The company will extend the capabilities of its European factory and produce industry leading carbon fiber bicycles and components using TIME's exclusive resin transfer molding technology in conjunction with Clemson University, KraussMaffei and the SC Competes SC Fraunhofer USA Alliance initiative.
Renovations are expected to begin in April, and operations are expected to be begin in the fourth quarter. Individuals interested in joining the TIME Bicycles team should visit readySC.
The Coordinating Council for Economic Development approved job development credits related to this project. The council also awarded a $400,000 Set-Aside grant to Spartanburg County to assist with the costs of building improvements.
QUOTES
"After two years of planning, we are thrilled to announce Spartanburg County as the TIME USA factory location. The infrastructure that exists within this region for advanced manufacturing is unrivaled. Through our collaboration with Clemson University, KraussMaffei and The SC Fraunhofer USA Alliance, we look to produce the most advanced carbon fiber bicycles in the world, with technologies and partnerships in place to rival production out of Asia."-TIME Bicycles Chief Executive Officer Tony Karklins
"It's always a great day when a renowned company such as TIME Bicycles decides to invest in our state. TIME Bicycles' $6.5 million investment will provide new opportunities for our people, and we congratulate them on making history in South Carolina." -Gov. Henry McMaster
"South Carolina's robust advanced manufacturing attracts world-class companies like TIME Bicycles that understand the power of doing business here. Congratulations to TIME Bicycles on its significant investment, and we look forward to developing a strong partnership." -Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III
"We are thrilled to welcome TIME Bicycles' high-end bicycle manufacturing to Spartanburg County's ever-growing advanced technology corporate family. TIME is a globally known brand, and they're bringing some serious technology to their Landrum facility. Along with the impact of the investment and jobs, this will surely put Spartanburg on the global map for cycling. Many thanks to all of our partners - PAL, CUICAR, SCRA, SC Fraunhofer USA Alliance - for helping us roll out the red carpet for TIME Bicycles." -Spartanburg County Councilman and Economic Development Committee Chairman David Britt
"Time Bicycles is a company built on making the best bikes in the world by utilizing innovation, technology and design. They are pushed by the challenge of constant improvement in mobility, and we are so proud that they have chosen Spartanburg County and the Upstate for their new facility." -Upstate SC Alliance President and Chief Executive Officer John Lummus
"We are thrilled that The SC Fraunhofer USA Alliance will enable TIME Bicycles to begin revolutionizing the cycling industry upon their arrival in the state. Known for pushing the advanced technology envelope, TIME has found just what they needed in our state's technical applied research expertise and advanced composite materials suppliers, making it the perfect example of the advanced circular economy." -SC Council on Competitiveness President and Chief Executive Officer Susie Shannon
FIVE FAST FACTS
* TIME Bicycles (TIME) is establishing its first South Carolina operations in Spartanburg County to build the nation's largest carbon fiber bicycle factory.
* The company's $6.5 million investment will create 105 new jobs.
* TIME Bicycles is a leading carbon fiber bicycle manufacturer.
* The site is located at 19810 Asheville Highway in Landrum, S.C.
* Individuals interested in joining the TIME Bicycles team should visit readySC (https://www.readysc.org/index.html).
* * *
Original text here: https://governor.sc.gov/news/2023-03/time-bicycles-establishing-first-south-carolina-operations-spartanburg-county
Governor Youngkin Announces Over $8.1 Million in Growth and Opportunity Virginia Grants
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 25 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on March 24, 2023:
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today more than $8.1 million in Growth and Opportunity for Virginia (GO Virginia) grant awards for 17 projects focused on creating talent pipelines and accelerating economic growth. Projects will support the growth of select industries across the Commonwealth by training and connecting talent to employers, supporting entrepreneurs seeking to start companies and creating supportive economic environments for the targeted industries to grow.
"GO
... Show Full Article
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 25 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on March 24, 2023:
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today more than $8.1 million in Growth and Opportunity for Virginia (GO Virginia) grant awards for 17 projects focused on creating talent pipelines and accelerating economic growth. Projects will support the growth of select industries across the Commonwealth by training and connecting talent to employers, supporting entrepreneurs seeking to start companies and creating supportive economic environments for the targeted industries to grow.
"GOVirginia allows us to invest in key projects that address regionally identified opportunities while fostering collaboration for economic growth between the private and public sectors," said Governor Youngkin. "These projects exemplify the innovative partnerships that GO Virginia was designed to promote, and will advance Virginia's position in critical industries such as life science and energy, as well as leverage emerging opportunities in semiconductor manufacturing."
GO Virginia encourages regional economic growth and diversification by supporting collaborative projects that focus on workforce development, cluster scaleup, startup ecosystems and site development.
"As we grow Virginia's economy, the workforce must grow with it, and GO Virginia continues to inspire innovative solutions and regional collaboration," said Secretary of Commerce and Trade Caren Merrick. "These 17 projects will support and grow industry sectors and talent pipelines that are instrumental growing our economy."
In addition to the awarded GO Virginia funding, the 17 awarded projects will leverage an additional $5.6 million in local and non-state funding.
"We would like to thank the regional council leadership and project partners for their work in advancing these impactful projects," said Nancy Howell Agee, chair of the GO Virginia State Board. "GO Virginia continues to recognize and facilitate strong regional economic development efforts that create the right environment for private-sector job growth and puts the Commonwealth in a position to compete to win."
Since the program's inception in 2017, GO Virginia has funded 258 projects and awarded approximately $107 million to support regional economic development efforts. As of 2022, Go Virginia has created over 26,000 new jobs, trained 13,000 students in high-demand fields, created 2,700 work-based learning opportunities, including internships and apprenticeships, and awarded 3,600 workforce credentials. To learn more about the GO Virginia program, visit dhcd.virginia.gov/gova.
A FULL LIST OF THE AWARDED PROJECTS CAN BE FOUND HERE (https://dhcd.virginia.gov/march-2023-go-virginia-grant-awards).
* * *
Original text here: https://www.governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/news-releases/2023/march/name-995814-en.html
Governor Hochul Nominates Dr. James V. McDonald to Serve as Commissioner of Health
ALBANY, New York, March 25 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 24, 2023:
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the nomination of Dr. James V. McDonald M.D., M.P.H. to serve as Commissioner of the New York State Department of Health. Dr. McDonald is an experienced public health professional who has served as New York's Acting Commissioner of Health since January 1.
"In the midst of unprecedented public health crises, the New York State Department of Health has done extraordinary work keeping New Yorkers safe and healthy," Governor Hochul said. "Dr. James
... Show Full Article
ALBANY, New York, March 25 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 24, 2023:
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the nomination of Dr. James V. McDonald M.D., M.P.H. to serve as Commissioner of the New York State Department of Health. Dr. McDonald is an experienced public health professional who has served as New York's Acting Commissioner of Health since January 1.
"In the midst of unprecedented public health crises, the New York State Department of Health has done extraordinary work keeping New Yorkers safe and healthy," Governor Hochul said. "Dr. JamesV. McDonald is a talented public health leader with the skills and experience necessary to lead our Department of Health. I am proud to nominate him to this critical role, and I look forward to working closely with him to protect the health of all New Yorkers."
"Serving as Commissioner of the New York State Department of Health is the honor of a lifetime," Dr. James V. McDonald said. "I am deeply grateful to Governor Hochul for her confidence in me, and I look forward to working closely with my Department of Health colleagues to continue to deliver for New Yorkers."
Dr. James V. McDonald is a native New Yorker who is originally from Cohoes and received his bachelor's degree from Siena College. He joined the New York State Department of Health in July of 2022, serving as medical director of the Department's Office of Public Health. He later was appointed Interim Director of the Center for Community Health and began serving as Acting Commissioner of Health on January 1 of this year.
Before returning to New York, Dr. McDonald spent a decade at the Rhode Island Department of Health where he served in multiple roles including Interim Director of Health, Chief Administrative Officer of the Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline, Medical Director for the COVID unit, as well as the Medical Director for Center for Customer Services and the Drug Overdose prevention program. He was also a member of the Governor's task force on Preventing Overdose deaths. Dr. McDonald has faculty appointments at the Brown School of Public Health as well as the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University.
Dr. McDonald earned his M.D. from Loyola Stritch School of Medicine in Chicago, his pediatric residency in the U.S. Navy, and his preventive medicine residency from the State University of New York. He earned his MPH from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill and earned his B.S. in Biology from Siena College. Dr. McDonald is board certified in pediatrics as well as preventive medicine.
His diverse career includes officership in the U.S. Navy, as well as private practice in rural areas where health care shortages existed. Dr. McDonald also served in the Indian Health Service in in the Navajo Nation, serving as Medical Director of Outpatient Medicine in Chinle, Arizona.
* * *
Original text here: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-nominates-dr-james-v-mcdonald-serve-commissioner-health
Governor Hochul Announces New Initiative to Help Police and Prosecutors in Five Jurisdictions Solve Non-Fatal Shootings and Prevent Retaliatory Gun Violence
ALBANY, New York, March 25 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 24, 2023:
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a new initiative to help police and prosecutors in five jurisdictions solve non-fatal shootings and prevent retaliatory gun violence. Police departments in Buffalo, Rochester, Schenectady, Troy and Utica and their county district attorneys' offices will share $866,564 in State funding to implement evidence-based approaches to improve investigations and save lives. Demonstration projects funded in Newburgh and Utica by the State Division of Criminal
... Show Full Article
ALBANY, New York, March 25 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 24, 2023:
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a new initiative to help police and prosecutors in five jurisdictions solve non-fatal shootings and prevent retaliatory gun violence. Police departments in Buffalo, Rochester, Schenectady, Troy and Utica and their county district attorneys' offices will share $866,564 in State funding to implement evidence-based approaches to improve investigations and save lives. Demonstration projects funded in Newburgh and Utica by the State Division of CriminalJustice Services increased the clearance rate of non-fatal shootings in both cities.*
"As we work to reduce gun violence, it is critical that we solve non-fatal shootings and prevent retaliation in the form of additional gun violence," Governor Hochul said. "We know that when these crimes are left unsolved, retaliation can turn deadly. This funding provides police and prosecutors the resources they need to solve non-fatal shootings, prevent retaliation and reduce overall gun violence."* *
The announcement reflects Governor Hochul's continued commitment to public safety and crime reduction, while expanding New York State's comprehensive gun violence prevention strategies. Earlier this week, Governor Hochul announced new statewide crime data and highlighted the need for public safety investments and reforms in the Fiscal Year 2024 budget.*
Law enforcement across New York State have reported that small groups of individuals are responsible for the majority of gun violence in the communities they serve, but these cases can be difficult to solve due to a lack of resources necessary to gather and review evidence, as well as challenges in gleaning information from victims and witnesses, who are often afraid or unwilling to cooperate with investigators. Lack of closure on these cases often contributes to retaliatory violence, as well as a lack of community trust in law enforcement.
The new grant funding, which runs through June 30, will support dedicated teams of police, prosecutors and crime analysts who work together to solve non-fatal shooting cases from the point at which they are reported, as is more commonly seen in homicide investigations. This collaboration will enable teams to secure crime scenes and gather and preserve evidence immediately, increasing the odds of identifying those responsible for non-fatal shootings. The $866,564 in grants also will support funding for overtime costs and equipment for the following law enforcement agencies:
* Buffalo Police Department: $248,970
* Erie County District Attorney: $68,482
* Rochester Police Department: $134,100
* Monroe County District Attorney: $55,313
* Schenectady Police Department: $89,349
* Schenectady County District Attorney: $65,840
* Utica Police Department $45,200
* Oneida County District Attorney: $47,600
* Troy Police Department: $80,272
* Rensselaer County District Attorney: $31,438
Division of Criminal Justice Services Commissioner Rossana Rosado said, "These grants will help fund dedicated teams of police, prosecutors and crime analysts who can rely upon and implement a proven, evidence-based approach to solving these crimes. We commend Governor Hochul for her support of this initiative and for her leadership on implementing proven, effective strategies to reduce gun violence."
The funding to these agencies will continue through the state's Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) initiative as of July 1. The Buffalo, Rochester, Schenectady, Troy and Utica police departments are among the 20 that participate in the initiative, which also provides training and technical assistance to police departments in 17 counties that report about 80 percent of violent and gun crime in the state outside of New York City. District attorneys' offices, sheriffs' offices, probation departments and other partners in those counties also receive funding through the initiative.
In 2016, DCJS selected Newburgh and Utica to participate in a demonstration project aimed at strengthening investigations into non-fatal shootings. DCJS provided support to assist the localities with solving these incidents in their jurisdictions, regardless of victim or witness cooperation. The localities committed to conducting thorough investigations into all non-fatal shootings, with early involvement from district attorneys' offices to support evidence-based prosecutions. Written protocols also were established to outline step by step investigative actions and to delegate which personnel were responsible for each step.**
The John F. Finn Institute for Public Safety researched, evaluated and analyzed investigative activities and arrest data from 2014 through 2019 and reported significantly improved clearance rates in both cities during the three years after the demonstration launched, compared to the three years before implementation. Utica's clearance rate for non-fatal shootings rose from 23 percent to 36 percent, while Newburgh's clearance rate increased from 14 percent to 40 percent, as noted in a Criminal Justice Knowledge Bank research brief about the demonstration project.
Erie County District Attorney John Flynn said, "I am extremely grateful to the Governor for recognizing the need to address violent crime. This non-fatal shooting initiative is going to be beneficial to keeping our community safe."
Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley said, "In Monroe County, we have a collaborative law enforcement team that prioritizes evidence-based strategies to solve and reduce crime. One of the most successful and useful initiatives is GIVE (Gun Involved Violence Elimination). Together through GIVE and the Monroe County Crime Analysis Center, the Monroe County District Attorney's Office and the Rochester Police Department will have a team of attorneys and investigators whose sole focus will be non-fatal shootings. This dedicated and experienced team is the next step toward reducing gun violence in our community. I am thankful to the Governor for prioritizing public safety through this important initiative."*
Oneida County District Attorney Scott McNamara said, "I want to thank the Governor for providing my office with this funding to help us to continue to address gun violence in our community. This grant will allow us to purchase much needed equipment that will aid in investigations and prosecution of these cases."
Rensselaer County District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly said, "This funding comes at a time when we have seen violent gun crimes on the rise. The grant gives our office the opportunity to continue to work directly with the City of Troy Police Department to improve public safety."*
Schenectady County District Attorney Robert M. Carney said, "Often in non-fatal shootings, victims are uncooperative and over-burdened detectives move on to other cases. This initiative by the Governor to provide dedicated resources for investigators, crime analysts and prosecutors, will allow us to solve many of those crimes and, in the process, remove guns and shooters from our community. It is a smart criminal justice initiative, and I applaud Governor Hochul for making it happen."
Buffalo Mayor Byron W. Brown said, "The Buffalo Police Department continues to work and partner with the community to end senseless gun violence. I thank Governor Hochul for providing this funding that will help our police department expand its investigatory capacity. We look forward to working with Erie County District Attorney John Flynn and his dedicated staff to maximize these resources for the best public safety outcomes for our residents."
Rochester Mayor Malik D. Evans said, "One of the best ways to prevent gun violence is to arrest those who have already demonstrated a willingness to settle disputes with a gun, so improving the investigative ability to find and arrest those individuals as quickly as possible will save lives and reduce violence. I am grateful for Kathy Hochul's support on this critical issue, which is helping us create a safe, equitable and prosperous Rochester."*
Troy Mayor Patrick Madden said, "When shots ring out in our communities, untold lives are put at risk, which is why we are thankful Governor Kathy Hochul has awarded Gun Involved Violence Elimination Initiative funding to the City of Troy. Our city's economic future hinges on the basic premise of public safety, and these funds will empower the Troy Police Department to pursue unlawful firearm use in our community and protect our families."
Utica Mayor Robert Palmieri said, "The City of Utica and the State of New York continue to work diligently to make Utica safer. Victims and their families deserve closure and violent offenders need to be brought to justice. Earlier this year, the City of Utica and Gov. Hochul jointly announced the introduction of a SNUG program. The City has also installed dozens of pole cameras, five new police officer positions dedicated to gun violence and several other measures to combat violence. The State of New York, led by Gov. Hochul, and the City of Utica will continue to work together make our communities safer."
Buffalo Police Commissioner Joseph A. Gramaglia said, "As we continue to see significant decreases in shootings and violent crime here in Buffalo, we thank Governor Hochul's continued assistance and commitment to saving lives in Buffalo and all of New York. The funding provided here will help our department bring to justice those individuals driving gun violence in our community, utilizing a proven data driven approach."
Rochester Police Chief David Smith said, "The collaboration of police, district attorneys, and crime analysts has been instrumental in closing a vast majority of our homicide cases. This new grant funding will enhance our collaborative efforts to solve non-fatal shootings and is critical to holding accountable those who bring violence to our community."
Schenectady Police Chief Eric Clifford said, "We thank the Governor for these funds, which will help us devote more resources to investigating and solving non-fatal shootings, which often result in deadly retaliation. This is one of several evidence-based approaches that the Schenectady Police Department is utilizing to reduce crime, stop the cycle of violence, improve public safety and save lives."*
Troy Police Chief Dan DeWolf said, "The Troy Police Department is grateful and encouraged by New York State's additional support provided through the most-recent GIVE funding award. The funding provided by DCJS will be used to formalize existing relationships and dedicate personnel to specific gun-violence-related crimes. In the preparation of the application for this funding, we spent time reviewing the demonstration projects previously funded in Newburgh and Utica, and we believe the same positive impact can be accomplished in our community. This new project will complement our existing enforcement efforts. We have spent the last several years deepening existing relationships with our local, state and federal law enforcement partners through our involvement in multi-agency task forces and joint investigations. We will also continue to integrate the Capital Region Crime Analysis Center throughout our efforts as they serve as a force multiplier when involved as a partner in our joint mission of safer communities. Our statewide community response to gun-violence is a multi-faceted issue that must include a variety of organizations and disciplines. We recognize, and are committed to doing, our part to enforce the existing laws and hold those individuals accountable who willfully engage in reckless behaviors involving illegal firearms. We appreciate New York State's increased focus on these issues and the Division of Criminal Justice Services continued investment in our Troy community."
Utica Police Chief Mark Williams said, "About five years ago, Utica, along with the City of Newburgh, was one of the original municipalities chosen by the New York State Department of Criminal Justice Services to pilot a Non-Fatal Shooting investigative platform. During that initial run we saw a tremendous increase in not only our non-fatal shooting clearance rates, but our ability and capacity to investigate these very difficult cases. Now, again in 2023, we have been fortunate enough to receive funding from DCJS for the non-fatal program. Like most jurisdictions in New York State, we have seen a rise in gun violence. This program will undoubtedly bring the focus back to prosecuting the most violent individuals and bringing justice to the victims and families of senseless gun violence. We thank Governor Hochul and DCJS for the all the investment they have made in Oneida County and look forward to their partnership in making all of New York a safer place for our citizens."
Cities were chosen based on shooting data and need for additional resources. Those participating submitted written plans for implementation, after convening meetings with stakeholders, including representatives from police departments, district attorneys' offices and DCJS-funded regional crime analysis centers, which provide assistance to law enforcement.
Each jurisdiction receiving funding will review research briefs on the Utica and Newburgh project; collect and maintain data on non-fatal shootings before and after implementation; assign investigators dedicated to non-fatal shootings; develop written protocols and checklists to be used while investigating each non-fatal shooting; provide monthly updates on cases not closed and outline factors limiting and preventing closure; attend DCJS-specified trainings; coordinate closely through the completion of each case; assign an on-call assistant district attorney to non-fatal shootings; and track the dispositions of each case.
The Division of Criminal Justice Services is a multi-function criminal justice support agency and has a variety of responsibilities, including law enforcement training; collection and analysis of statewide crime data; maintenance of criminal history information and fingerprint files; administrative oversight of the state's DNA databank, in partnership with the New York State Police; funding and oversight of probation and community correction programs; administration of federal and state criminal justice funds; support of criminal justice-related agencies across the state; and administration of the state's Sex Offender Registry.
* * *
Original text here: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-new-initiative-help-police-and-prosecutors-five-jurisdictions-solve
Governor DeSantis Appoints Three to the Early Learning Coalition of Lake County
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 25 (TNSper) -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Courtney Yarkosky as Chair, Morgan Entsuah, and Laura Tolbert to the Early Learning Coalition of Lake County.
Courtney Yarkosky
Yarkosky, of Montverde, is a Brand Manager for Bacardi USA. She was previously the State Manager for Bacardi USA and a Sales Consultant for Breakthru Beverage Group. Yarkosky earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Central Florida.
Morgan Entsuah
Entsuah, of Clermont, is the Digital
... Show Full Article
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 25 (TNSper) -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Courtney Yarkosky as Chair, Morgan Entsuah, and Laura Tolbert to the Early Learning Coalition of Lake County.
Courtney Yarkosky
Yarkosky, of Montverde, is a Brand Manager for Bacardi USA. She was previously the State Manager for Bacardi USA and a Sales Consultant for Breakthru Beverage Group. Yarkosky earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Central Florida.
Morgan Entsuah
Entsuah, of Clermont, is the Digitaland Social Media Coordinator for Consensus Communications. Previously, she was a Marketing Specialist for Orlando Health and a Marketing Assistant for Sodexo. Entsuah earned her bachelor's degree in public relations from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
Laura Tolbert
Tolbert, of Sorrento, is the Vice President and Loan Officer at the First National Bank of Mount Dora. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of the East Lake County Chamber of Commerce and is the Leader of the Girl Scouts of Citrus Council. Tolbert earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Florida and her master's degree in acquisition and contract management from the Florida Institute of Technology.
* * *
Original text here: https://www.flgov.com/2023/03/24/governor-ron-desantis-appoints-three-to-the-early-learning-coalition-of-lake-county/
Gov. Reynolds: State of Iowa Ends Agreement With Workday to Update Financial Management System, Will Continue to Use Human Resources and Payroll System
DES MOINES, Iowa, March 25 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following news release on March 24, 2023:
Governor Reynolds announced today that she has approved ending an agreement with Workday, an enterprise software company, to update the state's financial management system to a cloud-based platform. After delaying the project last year for additional review, the Department of Management and Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) have determined the platform will not meet some of the state's unique needs.
"This is not the outcome we wanted, but I'm confident in our team's recommendation
... Show Full Article
DES MOINES, Iowa, March 25 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following news release on March 24, 2023:
Governor Reynolds announced today that she has approved ending an agreement with Workday, an enterprise software company, to update the state's financial management system to a cloud-based platform. After delaying the project last year for additional review, the Department of Management and Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) have determined the platform will not meet some of the state's unique needs.
"This is not the outcome we wanted, but I'm confident in our team's recommendationand greatly appreciate their diligence throughout this process," stated Governor Reynolds. "Despite the time, effort, and money invested, this decision is the responsible and prudent course of action to ensure the state has the right tools to support our operations, save money over the long term, and improve service to Iowans."
In 2019, the state selected Workday to update its legacy systems for human capital management (HCM) and financial management with modernized, cloud-based systems.
After a successful implementation of Workday's HCM platform in September 2021, the state began working to deploy Workday's financial management system to replace its aging server-based systems that have been in operation for nearly 20 years, some of which are no longer supported.
Last summer, as the project was nearing the testing phase, potential implementation issues were identified that would impact a number of state business processes. At that time, the state decided to temporarily suspend implementation and conduct a thorough review of the issues and their potential solutions.
"It was extremely important to take the time to better understand whether the issues could be resolved without impacting data integrity or compromising the goals of the initiative," said Matt Behrens, Chief Information Officer for the state. "Ultimately, the decision was made to reassess the platform."
In response, the state began to evaluate options to upgrade its legacy financial systems with its current vendor, CGI. In 2019, when the state selected Workday, CGI did not yet have its cloud-based SaaS solution in production. Since then, multiple state and local governments have successfully implemented it and are now leveraging the benefits of a public sector solution. A preliminary review suggests this option is more compatible with the state's requirements and current business operations and will result in less disruption to internal functions and lower ongoing costs over ten years.
The state has negotiated a contract with CGI to upgrade its legacy financial management platform to the new cloud-based solution. The project will begin April 1, 2023, and is estimated to be complete in March 2024.
Despite ending the Workday agreement to implement its financial management system, the state intends to remain with Workday's HCM product. After successfully migrating several legacy mainframe and server systems for personnel-related business to the Workday HCM system in September 2021, the state has realized a number of operational efficiencies and will continue to manage its human resources processes through the Workday platform.
Workday HCM and CGI's financial management product are able to exchange information seamlessly between the two systems to conduct state business operations.
* * *
Original text here: https://governor.iowa.gov/press-release/2023-03-24/state-iowa-ends-agreement-workday-update-financial-management-system-will
Gov. Abbott: Texas Leads Nation For Jobs Growth Over Last 12 Months
AUSTIN, Texas, March 25 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the might of the Texas economy and workforce as new February employment data shows Texas leading the nation for jobs added over the month and over the last 12 months, again setting new historic highs for employment. With this new employment data, Texas has gained more than 2 million jobs since January 2015.
"Texas is where the American dream lives, where businesses flourish and people prosper," said Governor Abbott. "I am proud that more Texans are working than ever before
... Show Full Article
AUSTIN, Texas, March 25 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the might of the Texas economy and workforce as new February employment data shows Texas leading the nation for jobs added over the month and over the last 12 months, again setting new historic highs for employment. With this new employment data, Texas has gained more than 2 million jobs since January 2015.
"Texas is where the American dream lives, where businesses flourish and people prosper," said Governor Abbott. "I am proud that more Texans are working than ever beforeas Texas has added more than 2 million jobs since I took office in 2015. Texas continues to lead the nation thanks to our innovative businesses and our strong and growing workforce. But we cannot become complacent. This session, we will continue cutting property taxes and investing in workforce development, infrastructure upgrades, and strategic economic development tools to build the Texas of tomorrow."
Seven key takeaways from employment numbers released today by the Texas Workforce Commission and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics:
* Texas leads the nation for jobs added over the month at 58,200, or nearly one in five of the jobs added across the nation.
* Texas leads the nation for jobs added over the last 12 months at 611,400.
* Texas reaches a new high for total jobs at 13,831,900.
* Texas reaches a new high for Texans working, including employed and self-employed, at 14,232,104.
* Texas has the largest labor force ever in the state's history at 14,819,440.
* Texas has added jobs in 33 of the last 34 months, including two full years of uninterrupted monthly job growth.
* Texas has added 2,027,000 jobs since Governor Abbott took office in January 2015.
* * *
Original text here: https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/texas-leads-nation-for-jobs-growth-over-last-12-months
