Nonfarm payrolls were up 215,000 in July, according to today’s data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This was in line with economists’ expectations. The construction sector added 6,000 jobs. The unemployment rate stayed steady at 5.3%. May and June numbers were revised up 14,000 over what had been previously reported. Read the Bloomberg story here
Georgia DOT joins 11 states requiring e-Ticketing in 2026
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has launched a statewide e-Ticketing initiative—starting in 2026, all contractors will be required to use e-Ticketing under Section 110 of GDOT specifications. As a first step,