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California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Walters: Botched lawyer exam is California's latest entry in its hall of shame

California's bureaucracy has a history of high-tech project failures and mismanagement, raising concerns about its effectiveness and decision-making.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
4 days ago

Hochul to drain reserves for pro-labor, pro-business last-minute budget move

New York will use state reserves to settle $7 billion unemployment insurance debt for businesses amidst state budget discussions.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Non-profit organizations

Trump Labor Department secures eye-popping sum to return to taxpayers amid DOGE push

Over $1 billion in unused COVID funding will be returned to taxpayers following a push against waste by the Labor Department.
fromSacramento Bee
1 month ago
SF parents

Woman uses stolen identities in $330,000 unemployment scheme in California, feds say

Kari Marie Russo was sentenced to 33 months for her involvement in a massive identity theft and fraud scheme.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
3 months ago

States are turning their public benefits systems over to AI. The results have often led to 'immense suffering'

Michigan's automated fraud detection system falsely accused thousands, resulting in severe consequences for residents and highlighting systemic issues in automated public benefit programs.
Miscellaneous
fromNextgov.com
4 months ago

Unemployment isn't recession-ready - but it's getting better, says acting Labor secretary

The unemployment insurance system requires significant reform and investment to withstand future economic crises, as highlighted by recent challenges during the pandemic.
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