Minnesota demographer warns state faces prolonged slowdown in workforce growth The Minnesota state demographer told the House Workforce, Labor and Economic Development Committee that long-term demographic trends — retiring baby boomers, falling birth cohorts and reduced international migration — are likely to keep workforce growth slow and that migration and training policies will be central to meeting future labor needs.

Minnesota is facing a significant slowdown in workforce growth due to retiring baby boomers and declining birth rates, putting pressure on future labor needs.

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Economists at FAC: AI and data‑center investment lifted recent GDP growth, but labor and housing trends show signs of softening External economist Danny (Elliot Pollock firm) told the Finance Advisory Committee that AI and data‑center investment have been a major recent driver of U.S. GDP, while employment softened, housing affordability remains strained, and Arizona faces slower long‑term population growth concentrated in the Phoenix metro area.

AI and data-center investments have transformed the economy, boosting GDP growth, but warnings of a softening job market and housing challenges loom on the horizon.

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Panel hears data showing growth in Alaska’s 65+ workforce and post‑COVID rebound in teen employment The House Labor and Commerce Committee heard state labor researchers and advocates describe a sharp rise in workers aged 65 and older since 2003, a post‑COVID increase in teen employment, and sector trends that concentrate teens in hospitality and seniors in teaching and health care.

Alaska is witnessing a remarkable surge in its workforce, with seniors aged 65+ and teens rebounding post-COVID, reshaping the future of labor in the state.

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These shifts show how AI is reshaping work unevenly - accelerating some roles, transforming others, and redefining what skills will matter most in the years ahead.

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Board members report strong construction activity, data centers and cautious labor signs across Nebraska Members of the Nebraska Economic Forecasting Advisory Board described brisk local construction and large data‑center projects, steady but cautious hiring in some areas, and uncertainty tied to tariffs, materials prices and timing of incentive-driven refunds.

Nebraska's construction scene is booming with data centers leading the charge, but caution looms as high costs and labor market signals create uncertainty.

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Actuaries recommend raising wage-inflation assumption to 3.25%; discount rate held at 6.625% Actuarial presenters recommended increasing the wage-inflation assumption from 3.00% to 3.25% for the 2025 actuarial valuation, leaving the discount rate at 6.625%. Staff said the change would raise city costs by about $2 million and increase member contribution rates modestly.

Actuaries are pushing for a wage-inflation assumption increase that could add $2 million to city costs—what does this mean for your contributions?

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Virginia economic indicators show mixed performance ahead of 2025 Virginia's economic indicators reveal a slowing labor market and rising unemployment claims entering 2025.

Virginia's economy faces a turbulent road ahead as forecasts reveal a potential supply chain shock and rising unemployment claims just as 2025 begins.

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Virginia reports stable unemployment rate amid legislative support for insurance improvements Virginia maintains low unemployment rates and stable claims, reinforcing its strong economic position.

Virginia's unemployment rate remains impressively stable at 3.2%, signaling a resilient economy, but rising benefit durations raise questions about job reentry.

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Economists analyze Colorado's economic risks and revised GDP growth forecasts Colorado economists report rising economic risks amid declining GDP growth and consumer confidence.

Boulder’s economy is at a crossroads with declining GDP and wavering consumer confidence, prompting experts to call for a fresh approach to resilience.

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