The LMI Insider – February 2026: This issue highlights that nominations are now open for the 2026 State LMI Awards, with winners to be announced at the C2ER + LMI Institute Annual Conference in June. You’ll also find federal updates, including the Friends of the BLS statement on the nomination of Brett Matsumoto. Upcoming events such as *Understanding Opportunity Zones* and the *Data Insights Roundtable* offer timely insights into modernization and regional strategy. This edition also features new tools and reports from Hawaii and Iowa, plus a spotlight on the South Bay Workforce Investment Board’s innovative workforce approaches.
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<!– January 29, 2026 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET <!– Register Here <!– Periods of federal uncertainty place added pressure on state Labor Market Information offices to maintain data quality, continuity, and relevance for decision-makers. <!– <!– The next Data Insights Roundtable, “State LMI in a Time of Federal Uncertainty,” convenes state LMI […]
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The LMI Insider – January 2026: This January issue of the LMI Insider kicks off 2026 with updates from across the workforce and labor market information community. Our main feature highlights the Data User Insights Academy’s recent in-person site visits and state collaboration work. In Federal Updates, we summarize the American Statistical Association’s latest report on the federal statistical system and the status of January shutdown negotiations. The Events & Trainings section previews upcoming opportunities, including the January Data Insights Roundtable and the 2026 LMI Institute + C2ER Conference. In Insider View, we look closer at the Roundtable’s focus on federal data resilience and spotlight Nevada’s new R package for accessing BLS time series data. This month’s Local Lens features Hampton Roads Workforce Council and their data-driven maritime workforce strategy. Finally, in Featured Reports & Tools, we share new state-level resources from Maine and Oregon exploring AI’s workforce impacts and long-term employment projections. Dive in to explore what’s ahead for the LMI community in 2026!
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The LMI Insider – December 2025: This December issue of LMI Insider closes out 2025 with a look back at a year of collaboration, resilience, and progress across the LMI community. Our Feature shares highlights from the year—from record conference attendance to expanded roundtable discussions—while acknowledging the challenges facing public data systems. In Federal Updates, we cover recent advocacy efforts for federal statistical agencies, new legislation aimed at strengthening education and workforce data systems, and ongoing shutdown impacts on key releases. The Events & Trainings section previews next year’s LMI Institute + C2ER Conference, while Insider View spotlights new national reports on credentials and the advanced manufacturing workforce. Local Lens takes us to Northern Virginia to explore how workforce boards are using LMI to navigate economic disruption, and our Featured Reports & Tools section shares new resources from Maryland and Virginia designed to strengthen data literacy and workforce insights. Dive in as we reflect on 2025 and look ahead to a data-driven 2026!
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The LMI Insider – November 2025: This month’s LMI Insider is packed with updates you won’t want to miss. We recap the in-person convening of the second Data User Insights Academy cohort, where state teams exchanged practical solutions for strengthening data use. You’ll also find important federal updates on the impacts of the government shutdown, highlights from our popular AI-focused Data Insights Roundtable, and the launch of our new Data at Work series featuring KentuckianaWorks. Plus, explore upcoming events, fresh tools and reports from states like New Jersey and California, and more. Dive into the full newsletter to stay in the know and support stronger labor market intelligence across the country.
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The LMI Insider – October 2025: This month’s newsletter recaps highlights from the 2025 Projections Managing Partnership Summit in Austin, where over 100 projections staff from across the country gathered to share tools, research, and innovations shaping the future of workforce projections. You’ll also find federal updates on the impact of the government shutdown, details on upcoming trainings, and a look at new data tools from Montana and California.
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The LMI Insider – September 2025: Catch highlights from across the field: the PMP Summit kicks off next week, only a few seats remain for Basic LMI Analyst Training, new federal updates on Workforce Pell, fresh NTEWS findings, and state spotlights from Texas, Oregon, and Nevada. Read more here!
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The LMI Insider – August 2025: We’re looking for members to bring their ideas and energy to our committees—whether it’s shaping training, developing new products, or planning the annual conference. Plus, don’t miss updates on the fast-approaching 2025 PMP Summit, important changes to the Consumer Price Index, and new featured tools from Missouri and Utah.
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The LMI Insider – July 2025: Join the upcoming JEDx API demonstration to see how standardized jobs data can flow from employers to states to BLS. Learn about delays in federal education statistics reporting, explore new workforce dashboards from California and Minnesota, and dive into Kentucky’s latest high school feedback reports. Plus, don’t miss upcoming events and webinars!
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The LMI Institute extends heartfelt thanks to all who joined us in Sacramento last month for a week full of shared learning, collaboration, and leadership. Special thanks to federal statistical leaders Erika McEntarfer (BLS), Ron Jarmin (Census), and Vipin Arora (BEA) for joining us and reaffirming their commitment to secure, reliable public data.
Inside this issue:
Federal Budget Watch: What’s ahead for BLS, BEA, and Census staffing and structure?
Celebrating Excellence: Meet the 2025 LMI Award winners from Nevada, Arizona, Minnesota, and California
Featured Tools: Explore new data platforms from Indiana and North Carolina
What’s Next: Stay tuned for upcoming trainings and events
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