State proposal to consolidate workforce areas raises rural representation concerns
County staff said the state is considering consolidating three workforce areas into a single statewide board; concerns were raised about ensuring adequate rural representation and the importance of Workforce Area One for local residents and employers.
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Heather Morgan updated the commission on a state efficiency study that recommends consolidating the current three workforce areas into one statewide workforce board. Morgan said the consolidation proposal has raised concerns about "ensuring adequate rural representation," and she emphasized that Workforce Area One currently provides important services to local residents and employers, including recent assistance for displaced hospital employees.
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