CNBC's Scott Conn is in North Carolina with that part of the story. Hi again, Scott. Hi, Kelly.Yeah, one of those states is your home state of Virginia, which was of course our top state in 2024. It slips to number four this year. Doesn't take a rocket science to figure out why.And if that rocket scientist worked for the federal government, he or she may be out of work or about to be. And that's the issue in Virginia, a state that is so dependent on every big decision coming from across the PTOIC. 144,000 f ...

Federal Workforce Uncertainty - Federal workers are facing uncertainty due to potential mass layoffs following a Supreme Court decision [1][2] - The American Federation of Government Employees expresses concerns about the instability and stress experienced by federal employees [2] - The union believes the layoffs are illegal and plans to continue legal challenges [3] Potential Impact and Retaliation - Agencies have the opportunity to use their own judgment in making plans, potentially benefiting the public [5] - Federal employees are worried about their future and ability to pay bills [7] - The union suggests the layoffs are a form of retaliation against employees who voiced concerns [7][8] Call for Dialogue - The union is open to discussing wage fraud and abuse, but no one has initiated such conversations [8]

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