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How states are scooping up federal workers

The Indicator from Planet Money

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The Economic Landscape: State Hiring Trends and Part-Time Employment Challenges

This chapter examines how states and localities are hiring federal workers amid a decline in the federal workforce, potentially boosting local economies. It also addresses the rise of involuntary part-time workers and hints at future discussions on the effects of tariffs on businesses.

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