California assembly panel reviews EDD Next modernization and whether EDD is ready for the next recession The Legislative Analyst’s Office and Employment Development Department told Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 5 that technology and process improvements have materially improved EDD’s capacity since 2020, but legacy COBOL systems and recent scope changes in the EDD Next project leave identifiable risks ahead of a future downturn.

California's Employment Development Department shows promising improvements, but lingering legacy systems raise concerns as the state braces for the next recession.

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We upgraded our phones.
Our cars.
Our software.
But we expect workers to run a 2025 without upgrading their
👉 Why Oklahoma needs a return-and-upgrade education model: wlangdon.substack.com ⭐
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Virginia Space Proposes Conditional Use Permit for Aerospace Development at Darby Farm Aerospace development at Darby Farm seeks conditional use permit for economic readiness.

Accomack County is gearing up to become a hotspot for aerospace innovation, with plans for new facilities and a commitment to community safety in the wake of potential launch activities.

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Knox County Planning Unveils Interactive Mapping Tool for Economic Readiness Assessment Council receives overview of new mapping tool assessing development readiness and social needs.

Knoxville's City Council just unveiled a groundbreaking interactive mapping tool that reveals the hidden economic potential and social needs of our neighborhoods!

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Seattle Metro Chamber seeks $6M to prepare businesses for World Cup 2026 Chamber aims to support small businesses and enhance economic readiness for World Cup events.

The Seattle Metro Chamber is rallying for $6 million to ensure local businesses are ready to capitalize on the economic boom of the 2026 World Cup!

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