Expert on American workforce development. Former Department of Labor workforce chief of staff.
Oct 13, 2026
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4 min read
The big idea that doesn't move employers as much as policymakers think. Also, a short discussion about ketchup.
Oct 9, 2026
8 min read
Plus, agriculture and food money that is not related to solid waste.
Oct 8, 2026
7 min read
Plus, MoneyWatch continues and a new Labor Secretary.
Oct 6, 2026
6 min read
September's hiring numbers, wages versus inflation, and the conversation that workforce policymakers still struggle with.
Oct 2, 2026
Plus, returning Transportation money.
Oct 1, 2026
9 min read
Plus, a workforce-relevant political ad to pay attention to.
Sep 29, 2026
Every election is a jobs election. So why is workforce still a niche issue, politically?
Sep 25, 2026
Plus, a defense grant with a pretty big flag.
Sep 24, 2026
10 min read
When will the latest Trump pay-to-train incentives become available? Are some states in the crosshairs? Plus, of course, shenanigans.
Sep 23, 2026
5 min read
The big end-of-fiscal-year spend is coming. Here's what I'm paying attention to.
Sep 22, 2026
Getting employers and workers returning from prison in the right headspace to work together.
Sep 18, 2026
Plus, some thoughts on where the money's at.
Sep 17, 2026
Plus, pay-to-train incentives, the most absurd workforce grants deadline of the year, and why it’s so hard to find state workforce grants.
Sep 15, 2026
Rural workforce grants, how they could be better, and what we could learn from improving them.
Sep 11, 2026
Plus, newly added state apprenticeship, farmworker, and EV grants.
Sep 10, 2026
Plus, pre-apprenticeship finally rises from its grave.
Sep 8, 2026
Why it's harder than political leaders might think to get people jazzed about their kids not going to college.
Sep 4, 2026
Plus, state grants for quantum computing, housing, and electric vehicle infrastructure.
Sep 3, 2026
Plus, Congress makes everyone's lives easier for once.
Sep 1, 2026
Especially if the people making decisions on business and policy aren't doing much to help them get there.
Aug 28, 2026
Plus, adding a state rolling grant fund for new employers.
Aug 27, 2026
Also, where might one $65 million project be?
Aug 25, 2026
How even the most business-y of business measures to involve business in workforce don't seem to work (with business).
Aug 21, 2026
Aug 20, 2026
Plus, Trump II brings back good jobs funding. Sort of.