Modular housing company reveals 110 new job openings at its new facility in Middle Tennessee

BuildEx Modular-Tennessee announced on August 6, 2025, plans to invest $23.3 million in its manufacturing facility located in Fayetteville, Tennessee. This investment is expected to create around 110 jobs. The modular home manufacturer is focusing on relocating to Lincoln County, committing funds to renovate existing structures and expand its workforce. According to the announcement, the […]

Cochise County Officials Talk About Plans for Economic Growth and Job Opportunities

Cochise County officials are gearing up for a busy week with a work session set to focus on the accreditation and legal compliance of the county’s voting system. Scheduled for next Tuesday, this session will address concerns about the integrity and functionality of the voting process, which is particularly relevant as the county gears up […]

County supervisors talk about adjustments to merit and cost-of-living raises due to changes in the job market

This article summarizes the discussions held during the Yavapai County Supervisors’ Conference on April 29, 2025, regarding employee compensation amid a changing job market. There was an emphasis on updating county employment materials related to cost-of-living adjustments (COLA). One supervisor mentioned that there’s been a rise in job applications from local candidates; however, there hasn’t […]

Job growth in the US decelerated in July

US Job Growth in July The US economy added 73,000 non-farm payroll jobs in July, as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on Friday. This number came as somewhat of a surprise since it fell short of earlier projections that anticipated around 100,000 new jobs. The report showed that the employment growth actually […]

Lawsuit stops Job Corps centers from shutting down

Federal Court Halts Closures of Job Corps Centers Recently, a federal district court mandated that the Trump administration pause plans to shut down 99 Job Corps centers nationwide. In May, the Labor Department announced a moratorium aimed at ensuring that federal investments in labor yield beneficial results for both students and taxpayers. However, this latest […]

Rep. Sewell reveals companies participating in the 14th Annual Job Fair

There’s just a week to go until the 14th Annual Job Fair in Alabama, organized in Tuscaloosa by Terri Sewell, a member of Congress. This year’s event is set for Thursday, July 31st, from 10 AM to 2 PM at the McDonald Hughes Community Center, featuring at least 70 employers across ten different sectors. Sewell […]

Job Cuts by the Government Will Impact Rural Areas

In a significant shift aimed at reducing what some see as bureaucratic excess, the Trump administration has let go of thousands of federal employees, affecting many rural workers associated with public land. This includes the termination of around 1,300 employees from the CDC in Atlanta and another 1,000 from the Veterans Affairs Bureau, alongside about […]

Senator from the Democratic Party Posts Job Ad Targeting White Men

Sen. Ed Markey Encourages Diverse Applicants for Internships Senator Ed Markey, a Democrat from Massachusetts, recently shared a post on X, promoting internship opportunities at his Boston office for fall 2025. He specifically encouraged “BIPOC, LGBTQ+, working class, and other underrepresented candidates” to apply. Longtime advocates in the Democratic party have pushed for initiatives supporting […]