Harrisburg, Pa. — Today, Governor Josh Shapiro signed Executive Order 2025-01 to help fill critical vacancies in the state workforce with experienced former federal employees who have specialized expertise in important fields like civil engineering, nursing, corrections, accounting, and more.The governor’s order directs the Office of Administration to accept federal government experience as equivalent to state work experience for civil service roles, ensuring former federal employees with valuable experience can more easily apply for essential vacant positions with the state. The order focuses on adding workforce in already-funded job positions to serve Pennsylvanians more efficiently and effectively. 

LOS ANGELES — California lawmakers will consider a bill intended to expand protections for migrant workers who come to California through temporary work visa programs for jobs in agriculture, nursing, domestic care and other industries. The legislation, Assembly Bill 1362, would require that all contracted foreign labor recruiters register with the state and follow rules aimed at preventing ...