SB351, which would make an appropriation to fund industry sector grants for targeted workforce objectives, was heard in the Senate Committee on Finance on Friday, April 13. Sponsored by Senator Horsford and supported by Danny Thompson of the AFL-CIO and the Association, the debate centered on the need for strategic efforts to develop qualified employees, a new challenge in this tight labor market. The sponsor appreciated our support, as did the committee, which realized that these new workforce challenges need to be dealt with strategically with coordinated resources--both government and private. No formal action was taken on the bill because it is exempt as part of resolution of budget issues this session.
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