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Wednesday, May 22, 2013  More than an hour of delaying tactics from House Democrats has blocked a vote on a hotly debated bill that would have mandated drug testing for some welfare applicants.

Monday, April 15, 2013  A bill that would require some applicants for unemployment benefits to take a drug test is a step closer to becoming law.

Monday, April 08, 2013  Texas Workforce Solutions in Cameron County gathered with mayors from across the county to discuss opportunities available to them.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Research conducted by the Texas Workforce Solutions states that Hidalgo, Starr County and Willacy County remain the highest in unemployment, a rate of 12.1%.  Despite the alarming numbers, Workforce Solutions says the jobs are here.

Monday, March 11, 2013  District 40 State Rep. Terry Canales is calling out Fox News host Bill O'Reilly after making what Canales calls ignorant claims about the people of South Texas.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  One move or lack thereof by Congress could threaten to change Hidalgo County's unemployment rate.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Should there be a limit on how much tax payers dollars can be given to someone on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program?

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Two new bills would make it difficult for people who get government assistance to buy for junk food and energy drinks for their kids.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Harlingen gets to keep its title as the “Cheapest City in the United States" for another year.

Monday, November 12, 2012  Workforce Solutions Cameron is one of 28 workforce agencies participating in the “Hire Red, White and You” Job Fair initiative this Thursday.

Sunday, October 21, 2012  Texas Workforce Solutions said that the unemployment rate in Texas dropped to 6.8 percent in September.

Tuesday, October 09, 2012  Texas Workforce Solutions Cameron Executive Director Pat Hobbs said Tuesday, that the current unemployment rate in Cameron County is 11.1 percent.

Thursday, May 03, 2012  Thousands of people turned out to the Harlingen Community Center for their chance at a job.

Tuesday, May 01, 2012  Wesley Walsman moved to the Rio Grande Valley a year ago. For three month Walsman said he searched for a job but always seemed to come up short.

Tuesday, May 01, 2012  Action 4 News and WorkforceSolutions are hosting a Rio Grande Valleywide job fair is this Thursday.