Free government career and small business programs

cisa.gov

Free

CISA Cybersecurity Advisories

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's running feed of cybersecurity advisories and alerts: newly disclosed vulnerabilities, active exploits, and mitigation guidance for organizations and individuals.

cisa.govAdded Oct 4, 20260 opens

cisa.gov

Free

Critical Zero-Day Vulnerabilities Exploited in Citrix NetScaler ADC, Gateway

CISA alert (September 27, 2026) warning that critical zero-day vulnerabilities in Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway are being actively exploited, with guidance on patching and detection.

cisa.govAdded Oct 4, 20260 opens

nist.gov

Free

NIST AI Consortium Members

The National Institute of Standards and Technology's alphabetical list of member organizations in its AI consortium, ranging from AI labs such as Anthropic and Cohere to universities, safety research groups, civil-society organizations and companies across industries.

nist.govAdded Oct 1, 20260 opens

america.gov

Free

America.gov — U.S. government services, answered by AI

Official U.S. government portal that uses AI to answer questions about government services using only official government sources. Covers topics like passports, Social Security, Medicare, veterans care, business registration and national parks. Free to use, with no ads.

america.govAdded Sep 30, 20260 opens

nsa.gov

Free

NSA Artificial Intelligence Security Center

The US National Security Agency's AI Security Center: published guidance, joint advisories and best-practice sheets on securing AI systems against attack. Free to read and download.

Why I recommend it: Practical, specific security guidance you can hand to a technical team. It is written from a national-security standpoint, so priorities reflect government threat models more than everyday consumer risk.

nsa.govAdded Sep 18, 20260 opens

bls.gov

Free

BLS Productivity and Costs Report

Official Bureau of Labor Statistics release on labor productivity, output, hours worked, and unit labor costs across the US economy, updated each quarter.

Why I recommend it: This is the primary source behind most AI-and-productivity headlines. Cite the actual numbers in interviews instead of the news summary.

bls.govAdded Sep 3, 20260 opens

nj.gov

Free

NJ Labor Market Publications & Reports

The state labor department's full library of free New Jersey labor market publications: economic outlooks, employment and industry reports, emerging occupations, business employment dynamics, and monthly labor market updates.

Why I recommend it: Details: Free, current, and specific to New Jersey and the surrounding region. Use it to name real industries and wage ranges in interviews and business plans instead of guessing.

nj.govAdded Sep 2, 20260 opens

mbda.gov

Free

Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)

Federal agency dedicated exclusively to the growth of minority-owned businesses, funding a national network of Business Centers offering free counseling on capital, contracts, and markets.

Why I recommend it: Their Business Centers are the fastest route to contracting and capital introductions.

mbda.govAdded Aug 29, 20260 opens

cdfifund.gov

Free

CDFI Fund (U.S. Department of the Treasury)

Federal fund that certifies and invests in Community Development Financial Institutions delivering affordable capital to underserved small businesses and communities nationwide.

Why I recommend it: Use their directory to find a certified CDFI lender near you before you try a big bank.

cdfifund.govAdded Aug 29, 20260 opens

apprenticeship.gov

Free

Apprenticeship.gov

Federal portal for finding registered apprenticeships that pay while you train.

Why I recommend it: If paying for a bootcamp is not realistic, start here. Apprenticeships pay you from day one.

apprenticeship.govAdded Aug 30, 20260 opens

bls.gov

Free

Job Openings and Labor Turnover — September 2026

Published

2026-11-03

The November 3, 2026 BLS release reports September job openings, hires, quits, and layoffs. BLS lists 7.5 million job openings, 5.4 million hires, and 5.3 million total separations; these describe the labor market, not guaranteed job prospects.

bls.govAdded Nov 4, 20260 opens

dol.gov

Free

US Department of Labor awards $95.5M in grants to support innovative programs for reskilling, reemploying dislocated workers

October 19, 2026 announcement of Rapid Reskill Dislocated Worker Grants supporting 20 projects across 17 states. Lists recipients and funding amounts for training and employment services for workers affected by layoffs; this is a funding announcement, not a direct individual grant application.

dol.govAdded Oct 26, 20260 opens

legacy.sba.gov

Free

SBA Webinar: SEO & Social Selling

Free Mason SBDC live webinar on local SEO, website optimization, social selling, lead generation and evaluating paid-ad spending. Held online December 9; Zoom access is provided after registration. The official SBA page lists a $0.00 cost.

legacy.sba.govAdded Oct 19, 20260 opens

legacy.sba.gov

Free

SBA Webinar: Brain in a Box - Teach It, Train It, Trust It

Free Southwest Minnesota SBDC and Vivid Image webinar on teaching AI about a small business and developing repeatable AI workflows. The November 12 session is part of a four-session series; official host registration is free for small businesses.

legacy.sba.govAdded Oct 19, 20260 opens

eeoc.gov

Free

The ADA: Your Responsibilities as an Employer

A guide to the Americans with Disabilities Act responsibilities for employers.

eeoc.govAdded Oct 15, 20260 opens

pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Free

Generative AI Use and Depressive Symptoms Among US Adults

An open-access research article investigating the relationship between the use of generative AI tools and self-reported depressive symptoms among adults in the United States, providing empirical data on the mental health implications of AI adoption.

pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.govAdded Oct 14, 20260 opens

bls.gov

Free

Unemployment rate for people with a disability rose to 8.3 percent in 2025

Reports that the unemployment rate for people with disabilities in the U.S. rose to 8.3 percent in 2025, highlighting a growing disparity compared to the stable unemployment rate for those without disabilities.

bls.govAdded Oct 14, 20260 opens

sba.gov

Free

Start Smart (SBA webinar)

Free U.S. Small Business Administration webinar via Zoom on starting a business, October 6, 2026.

sba.govAdded Oct 5, 20260 opens

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Free

Durably Reducing Conspiracy Beliefs Through Dialogues with AI

Authors

Thomas H. Costello, Gordon Pennycook, David G. Rand

Venue

Science (peer-reviewed; expression of concern issued 2026)

Published

2024-09-13

ID

DOI 10.1126/science.adq1814

Science study in which 2,190 conspiracy believers held personalized, evidence-based conversations with GPT-4 Turbo; belief fell about 20% and the effect lasted two months. Science published an expression of concern about the paper on June 11, 2026.

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.govAdded Oct 4, 20260 opens

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Free

Dialogues with Large Language Models Reduce Conspiracy Beliefs Even When the AI Is Perceived as Human

Authors

Esther Boissin, Thomas H. Costello, Daniel Spinoza-Martín, David G. Rand, Gordon Pennycook

Venue

PNAS Nexus (peer-reviewed)

Published

2025-10-14

ID

DOI 10.1093/pnasnexus/pgaf325

Preregistered experiment (N = 955) in PNAS Nexus testing whether LLM debunking works because the messenger is an AI. Conversations reduced confidence in conspiracy and other unwarranted beliefs whether the model was framed as an AI tool or a human expert.

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.govAdded Oct 4, 20260 opens

nist.gov

Free

NIST Cybersecurity and Privacy

The National Institute of Standards and Technology's hub for cybersecurity and privacy standards, guidelines and best practices, including the Cybersecurity Framework and AI risk work, for industry, agencies and the public.

nist.govAdded Oct 1, 20260 opens

nyc.gov

Free

NYC Open Data

Free public data published by New York City agencies and partners, with tools to explore datasets, free classes and a mailing list.

nyc.govAdded Oct 1, 20260 opens

bls.gov

Free

Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS)

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics monthly data on job openings, hires, quits and layoffs. The BLS site blocked the automated check, so this description is based on the page title.

bls.govAdded Sep 29, 20260 opens

usajobs.gov

Free

USAJobs

The official job board for US federal government positions. Free; federal applications use a specific resume format, so read the how-to-apply section on each posting.

usajobs.govAdded Sep 27, 20260 opens

consumerfinance.gov

Free

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

The U.S. federal agency that protects consumers in financial markets. Its site offers complaint tools, consumer guides on credit, debt, mortgages and banking, and enforcement actions — including growing coverage of AI in financial services. The site blocks automated checks, but it is a free public government resource.

consumerfinance.govAdded Sep 27, 20260 opens

dol.gov

Free

U.S. Department of Labor AI Skills in Registered Apprenticeships Initiative

An April 2026 U.S. Department of Labor announcement of a national contracting opportunity to integrate artificial intelligence skills into Registered Apprenticeship programs. The Employment and Training Administration initiative seeks to expand AI-related training, modernize apprenticeship programs, and build AI literacy and technical skills across industries, aligning with the department's AI Literacy Framework and the Make America AI-Ready initiative.

Why I recommend it: If you want to move into AI-adjacent work without a four-year degree, Registered Apprenticeships are one of the few earn-while-you-learn paths, and this initiative is the signal that AI skills are now part of that pipeline. Watch your state's apprenticeship sponsor list for AI-related openings.

dol.govAdded Sep 26, 20260 opens

informationliteracy.gov

Free

InformationLiteracy.gov

A free US government hub (IMLS) with guides and toolkits for finding, understanding, evaluating and sharing information — built for libraries, classrooms and home use.

Why I recommend it: Solid, non-commercial material for spotting misinformation and AI-generated content; aimed at librarians but usable by anyone.

informationliteracy.govAdded Sep 24, 20260 opens

nj.gov

Free

New Jersey Workforce Pell

New Jersey Department of Labor guide to Workforce Pell, a new federal program that extends Pell Grant money to short-term job training programs. Explains who qualifies (FAFSA, financial need, diploma or GED), approved programs, and FAQs.

Why I recommend it: Free government guide. The grant can pay for short job training, but you must qualify through the FAFSA and pick a state-approved program. Mainly for New Jersey residents.

nj.govAdded Sep 23, 20260 opens

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Free

Testing the Conjecture That Quantum Processes Create Conscious Experience

Authors

Hartmut Neven, Adam Zalcman, Christof Koch

Venue

Entropy

Published

28 May 2024

Peer-reviewed paper in Entropy (28 May 2024) by Hartmut Neven and Adam Zalcman of Google Quantum AI with Christof Koch of the Allen Institute and others, proposing that conscious experience arises whenever a quantum superposition forms, and laying out quantum-biology experiments to test the idea. Open access; the full text is free at PubMed Central (PMC11203236).

Why I recommend it: Useful when someone claims AI is or isn't conscious: this is what a serious proposal on the question actually looks like — a conjecture with proposed experiments, not a verdict. Note the authors' own disclosures: two work for Google and one has a financial interest in a consciousness-measuring device.

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.govAdded Sep 23, 20260 opens

www2.census.gov

Free

Graduating into Disruption: Labor Market Outcomes for AI-Exposed College Majors

US Census Bureau working paper (CES 26-56, September 2026) by Cody Orr, Lee C. Tucker and Lawrence Warren, using administrative records covering about 29% of US bachelor's degrees conferred 2016-2024. Graduates in the most AI-exposed tenth of majors saw their chance of being employed in the quarter after graduation fall five percentage points, and first full-quarter earnings fall thirteen percent, starting immediately after ChatGPT's release in late 2022. The earnings hit is comparable to graduating into a large recession. About half came from lower pay inside the same industries, the rest from graduates shifting into lower-paying sectors such as restaurants and retail. The effect shrinks to about five percent two years out but does not disappear for the most exposed majors.

Why I recommend it: This is the strongest evidence yet that AI has already moved entry-level pay, because it uses actual wage records rather than employer statements or surveys. Two things to hold onto: the paper says plainly it has not been through Census Bureau review and is not an official position, and exposure is measured by what a major typically leads to, not by whether any particular employer used AI. So it tells you which fields got harder to enter — not that a machine took a named job.

www2.census.govAdded Sep 23, 20260 opens

NASA

Free

NASA Pathways Internships & Recent Graduate Program

NASA's official Pathways program: paid internships, recent-graduate placements and fellowships across every NASA centre, with conversion to permanent federal roles for students who complete the program.

From the site: Spring 2027 Pathways Internship applications will open on September 21, 2026, and close on September 25, 2026. Spring 2027 internships will begin January 25,

Why I recommend it: Federal hiring runs on its own calendar — Pathways openings post on USAJOBS in short windows, so check this page monthly rather than once.

NASAAdded Sep 17, 20260 opens

legacy.sba.gov

Free

SBA Webinar — Celebrate Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2026

A no-cost SBA webinar on protecting a small business from common cyber threats: the tricks attackers use, simple security steps, and where to get help.

Details: Free, plain-language and aimed at owners rather than IT staff. A sensible hour if nobody at your business owns security.

legacy.sba.govAdded Sep 14, 20260 opens

help.usajobs.gov

Free

USAJOBS — Pathways Programs for Students & Recent Graduates

Official federal hiring program offering paid internships and entry-level pipelines into federal agencies for current students and recent graduates.

Why I recommend it: Federal internships are paid, structured, and often lead directly to a full-time offer — worth knowing about even if you have never considered government work.

help.usajobs.govAdded Sep 12, 20260 opens

nyc-business.nyc.gov

Free

First Course NYC for Businesses

City-funded training and recruitment support program that helps NYC employers hire, train, and retain local talent for entry-level and middle-skill roles.

Why I recommend it: A strong local resource for NYC-based entrepreneurs and hiring managers who want subsidized training pipelines rather than guessing at recruitment budgets.

nyc-business.nyc.govAdded Sep 9, 20260 opens

nyc.gov

Free

NYC Racial Equity Plan 2026

New York City's citywide racial equity plan, laying out agency commitments, hiring and contracting goals, and measurable targets for closing economic and employment gaps.

Why I recommend it: Read the workforce and procurement sections. City equity plans often name specific programs and set-asides you can apply to directly.

nyc.govAdded Sep 3, 20260 opens

New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development

New Jersey Labor Market Information

Official NJ Department of Labor data hub: industry and occupational employment projections, wages, and county-level labor statistics.

Why I recommend it: Before you commit to a training program, check the projections and wage data for that occupation in your state. This is the free source that tells you if the demand is real.

nj.govAdded Sep 1, 20260 opens

dol.gov

Free

YouthBuild

Pre-apprenticeship program for young adults 16-24 who left school without a diploma, combining paid construction and trade training with GED completion through local community organizations.

Why I recommend it: Paid training plus a diploma path in one program. Ask the local site about their next enrollment cycle.

dol.govAdded Sep 1, 20260 opens

jobcorps.gov

Free

Job Corps

Free residential and non-residential career training and education for people ages 16-24 from low-income backgrounds, including housing, meals, and a living allowance during training.

Why I recommend it: The housing and stipend piece is what makes this work for people who cannot train and pay rent at the same time.

jobcorps.govAdded Sep 1, 20260 opens

U.S. Economic Development Administration

EDA Economic Development Directory

Official federal directory for finding your state's Economic Development Districts and Economic Development Organizations (EDOs/EDCs) — pick a state and get the local contacts.

Why I recommend it: Your local EDO often knows about grants, incubators, and lender contacts long before they show up online.

eda.govAdded Sep 1, 20260 opens

dol.gov

Free

WIOA Training Grants (U.S. Department of Labor)

Federal workforce program that can cover the full cost of approved job-related training.

Why I recommend it: Apply through your American Job Center. Only sign up for a class you need, because eligibility and funding are limited.

dol.govAdded Aug 31, 20260 opens

rsa.ed.gov

Free

State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Directory

Directory of state vocational rehabilitation agencies offering free training and job support for people with disabilities.

Why I recommend it: Your state agency can fund training, assistive technology, and job coaching. Call the office listed for your state directly.

rsa.ed.govAdded Aug 31, 20260 opens

choosework.ssa.gov

Free

Ticket to Work

Free employment support, training, and job placement services for adults receiving Social Security disability benefits.

Why I recommend it: Free services and protections that let you try work without immediately losing benefits. Pair it with your state vocational rehabilitation agency.

choosework.ssa.govAdded Aug 31, 20260 opens

va.gov

Free

VA Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)

VA program providing training, education, and employment support for veterans with service-connected disabilities.

Why I recommend it: Chapter 31 can fund a full retraining plan. Worth an eligibility check even if you think you will not qualify.

va.govAdded Aug 31, 20260 opens

dol.gov

Free

DOL Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS)

Career counseling, retraining, and employment support for veterans and service members.

Why I recommend it: Start here if you are a veteran or transitioning service member. It connects you to funded retraining, not just advice.

dol.govAdded Aug 31, 20260 opens

legacy.sba.gov

Free

Boots to Business Reboot (Online)

Free SBA-sponsored entrepreneurship foundations training aimed at veterans and military-connected career changers considering business ownership.

Details: 8:30 AM-12:30 PM CDT both days

legacy.sba.govAdded Aug 31, 20260 opens

njeda.gov

Free

New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)

New Jersey grants, loans, and technical assistance for small businesses and startups.

Why I recommend it: Check the open programs page monthly — NJEDA funding rounds open and close fast, and eligibility is narrower than the headline suggests.

njeda.govAdded Aug 30, 20260 opens

esd.ny.gov

Free

Entrepreneurship Assistance Centers (NY)

New York State centers offering free business training, counseling, and technical help for new entrepreneurs.

Why I recommend it: Free business classes you have already paid for with your taxes. Most New Yorkers never hear about them.

esd.ny.govAdded Aug 30, 20260 opens

sba.gov

Free

Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC)

Free business training, counseling, and mentoring for veterans, service-disabled veterans, National Guard and Reserve members, and military spouses.

In plain terms: This program offers small business support for veterans, service members, and military spouses. You can connect with a local center to attend workshops, get one-on-one counseling, and receive help writing a business plan.

Why I recommend it: Military spouses qualify too — a lot of people miss that.

sba.govAdded Aug 29, 20260 opens

sba.gov

Free

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)

The primary federal agency supporting small businesses through counseling, training, capital access, and government contracting assistance.

In plain terms: This federal website helps you start, fund, and grow a small business. You can explore loan options, find local counseling and training, and get certified for government contracting opportunities.

Why I recommend it: Start here for the official rules, then use SCORE or an SBDC for a human to walk you through them.

sba.govAdded Aug 29, 20260 opens

sba.gov

Free

Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)

Free one-on-one business advising and low-cost training through a nationwide network hosted at universities and colleges.

In plain terms: This tool helps you locate nearby centers that offer personalized business advising and training. You can work with advisors to develop business plans, manage finances, and access capital to start or grow your company.

Why I recommend it: Free advising with real financial help — find your local center and book an appointment.

sba.govAdded Aug 29, 20260 opens

sba.gov

Free

Women's Business Centers (WBC)

SBA-funded centers providing training and counseling to women entrepreneurs, with special focus on those who are socially or economically disadvantaged.

In plain terms: This tool helps you find local, government-supported centers that assist women entrepreneurs. You can reach out to a nearby center to get business counseling, training, mentoring, and funding advice to start or expand a business.

Why I recommend it: If you're a woman starting out, this is often the warmest first door.

sba.govAdded Aug 29, 20260 opens

eeoc.gov

Free

EEOC: Age Discrimination

What the ADEA actually protects, what employers may and may not ask, and how to file if a line is crossed.

In plain terms: This guide explains federal rules protecting workers and job seekers age 40 and older from age discrimination. You can use it to recognize illegal workplace practices, check reporting deadlines, and learn how to file a complaint.

Why I recommend it: Know the line. Most age bias is not illegal questioning, but it helps to recognize when it is.

eeoc.govAdded Aug 29, 20260 opens

consumerfinance.gov

Free

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Payment and Card Processing Basics

What card networks, processors, and fees actually are, so you can compare point-of-sale and payment options without guessing.

In plain terms: This government guide explains how prepaid cards and accounts work, including their fees and rules. You can use it to compare payment options, protect your wages, and learn your rights if a card is lost or stolen.

Why I recommend it: Understand interchange and flat-rate pricing before you sign a processor contract. The difference is real money at low volume.

consumerfinance.govAdded Aug 29, 20260 opens

irs.gov

Free

IRS: Independent Contractor or Employee?

The IRS test for classifying workers, plus what a 1099 filing actually requires of you as the payer.

In plain terms: This official IRS guide explains the rules for determining whether a worker is an independent contractor or an employee. Use it to understand tax obligations, classify workers correctly, or find forms to report a misclassification.

Why I recommend it: Misclassifying a worker is one of the most expensive small mistakes a new owner can make. Read this before you pay anyone.

irs.govAdded Aug 29, 20260 opens

sba.gov

Free

SBA: Choose a Business Structure

Sole proprietor, LLC, S corp, or partnership — what each means for taxes, liability, and paperwork.

In plain terms: This guide explains the differences between business structures like sole proprietorships, LLCs, and corporations. You can compare how each option affects your taxes, personal liability, and paperwork before you register your business.

Why I recommend it: Read this before paying a service to form an entity for you. Many owners need less than they are sold.

sba.govAdded Aug 29, 20260 opens

sba.gov

Free

SBA: Apply for Licenses and Permits

How to find the federal, state, and local licenses your business type needs, including industry-specific permits.

In plain terms: This government guide outlines the basic legal and operational steps needed to launch a small business. You can use it to research local regulations, choose a business structure, and identify the licenses and permits you need.

Why I recommend it: Local rules trip people up more than federal ones. Check your city and county pages too.

sba.govAdded Aug 29, 20260 opens

sba.gov

Free

SBA: Hire and Manage Employees

Step-by-step guide to hiring your first employee: EIN, state registration, payroll taxes, and required posters.

In plain terms: This government guide outlines the basic legal and financial steps for hiring workers. You can use it to set up payroll, complete required tax forms, and follow federal and state employment laws.

Why I recommend it: Your first hire is a paperwork event as much as a people event. This is the checklist.

sba.govAdded Aug 29, 20260 opens

sba.gov

Free

SBA: Marketing and Sales Guide

Fundamentals of finding and keeping customers — market research, pricing, and simple sales plans, with no software required.

Why I recommend it: Refreshing if you are tired of being told the answer is more posting. This is about customers, not content.

sba.govAdded Aug 29, 20260 opens

help.usajobs.gov

Free

USAJOBS: How to Build a Federal Resume

Official USAJOBS instructions for the federal resume format — required details, hours per week, and the length federal HR actually expects.

In plain terms: This official guide explains how to upload or build a resume on USAJOBS. You can use it to follow federal formatting requirements and save up to five resumes to your profile.

From the site: Official guidance on building and uploading a federal resume in USAJOBS.

Why I recommend it: Federal resumes break the one-page rule on purpose. Follow their format exactly.

help.usajobs.govAdded Aug 29, 20260 opens

govinfo.gov

Free

Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights

The official govinfo record of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy's Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights, setting out five principles for automated systems: safe and effective systems, algorithmic discrimination protections, data privacy, notice and explanation, and human alternatives.

govinfo.govAdded Oct 23, 20260 opens

bls.gov

Free

Employment Projections and Occupational Outlook Handbook News Release

BLS release presenting 2025–35 U.S. employment projections, including a projected 5.9 million increase in jobs and new AI-exposure categories. Includes occupational and industry outlook data. These are projections under stated assumptions, not observed future outcomes.

bls.govAdded Oct 19, 20260 opens

engaged.ca.gov

Free

Humans in the Loop: Californians say how AI should be built, used, and governed

A public forum report detailing how AI is reshaping work and the economy in California. It emphasizes the importance of human oversight in AI policy, corporate development, and legal governance based on feedback from thousands of residents.

engaged.ca.govAdded Oct 14, 20260 opens

whitehouse.gov

Free

President Trump presents National Medals of Science and Technology and Innovation

White House release on the National Medals of Science and National Medals of Technology and Innovation presented at the Science: A New Golden Age Summit, October 2026.

whitehouse.govAdded Oct 9, 20260 opens

whitehouse.gov

Free

Science: A New Golden Age

July 2026 report to the President by Michael Kratsios, Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, on U.S. science policy (123 pages).

whitehouse.govAdded Oct 9, 20260 opens

bls.gov

Free

BLS Current Employment Statistics news releases

The Bureau of Labor Statistics page listing Current Employment Statistics news releases, including the monthly Employment Situation report on U.S. nonfarm payroll jobs, hours and earnings. (Described from the page title; the page blocks automated reading.)

bls.govAdded Oct 2, 20260 opens

gov.ca.gov

Free

Governor Newsom Signs Law to Stop Big Business From Shutting Out Competition

California Governor's office announcement (Sept. 30, 2026) of new laws to crack down on monopolies, speed up commercial permitting, turn vacant storefronts into pop-up businesses, and protect small businesses from abusive financial practices.

gov.ca.govAdded Oct 2, 20260 opens

whitehouse.gov

Free

Executive Order: Inaugurating the Era of Super Intelligence

White House presidential action (Sept. 2026) on U.S. leadership in frontier artificial intelligence, stating that frontier systems increasingly amplify human capabilities across science, medicine and other fields.

whitehouse.govAdded Sep 30, 20260 opens

leginfo.legislature.ca.gov

Free

California SB 53 — Transparency in Frontier AI Act

California's 2025 law requiring large frontier AI developers to publish safety frameworks and report critical safety incidents. Full text on the California Legislature's site.

leginfo.legislature.ca.govAdded Sep 28, 20260 opens

leg.colorado.gov

Free

Colorado SB 24-205 — Consumer Protections for AI

Colorado's 2024 law on high-risk AI systems, requiring developers and deployers to use reasonable care to avoid algorithmic discrimination. The official site blocked the automated check, but this is a public law.

leg.colorado.govAdded Sep 28, 20260 opens

whitehouse.gov

Free

Executive Order 14179 — Removing Barriers to American Leadership in AI

The January 2025 U.S. executive order setting federal AI policy toward maintaining American leadership in AI, which revoked the 2023 AI executive order. The official site blocked the automated check, but this is a public document.

whitehouse.govAdded Sep 28, 20260 opens

nist.gov

Free

NIST Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI)

Home page of NIST's Center for AI Standards and Innovation, the U.S. government office working with industry on AI measurement, evaluations and standards.

nist.govAdded Sep 28, 20260 opens

usun.usmission.gov

Free

U.S. Statement to the UN Security Council on AI and International Security

The U.S. Mission to the United Nations' intervention at a UN Security Council meeting on artificial intelligence and international security, setting out the U.S. position on how AI should be governed in the security sphere. Note: the mission site blocks automated checks, so this description is based on the page title and context rather than a fresh read.

Why I recommend it: Governments are writing the rules for AI in real time. Reading one primary statement like this beats ten opinion pieces about what governments might do.

usun.usmission.govAdded Sep 27, 20260 opens

voterguide.sos.ca.gov

Free

California Proposition 40 — Official Voter Guide

The California Secretary of State's official voter guide page for Proposition 40, with the legislative analyst's summary and arguments for and against.

Why I recommend it: The official source — the "for" and "against" arguments are written by campaigns, so read both.

voterguide.sos.ca.govAdded Sep 25, 20260 opens

NIST CSRC

Free

NIST Computer Security Resource Center (CSRC)

The US government's public library of cybersecurity standards, guidance and publications, including the SP 800 series, project pages, news and events.

From the site: CSRC provides access to NIST's cybersecurity- and information security-related projects, publications, news and events.

Why I recommend it: Free and public, no account needed. This is the primary source behind most security "best practice" advice you will read elsewhere, so cite it directly rather than a blog summarising it.

NIST CSRCAdded Sep 21, 20260 opens

census.gov

Free

Census Bureau: AI Use by Businesses

U.S. Census Bureau analysis of how many American businesses actually report using AI, broken out by industry and firm size — primary source data rather than survey hype.

Why I recommend it: When someone tells you every company is using AI now, this is the free federal data you check it against. Useful ammunition in interviews and in your own planning.

census.govAdded Sep 11, 20260 opens

nj.gov

Free

Opportunity Occupations (NJ Dept. of Labor)

A regional analysis of well-paying occupations with a bright outlook and lower educational barriers to entry, covering New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, and Connecticut.

Why I recommend it: Details: Start in the Key Regional Findings section, then jump to your state chapter. These are the roles that pay well, are projected to grow, and do not require a four-year degree — a shortlist worth building a plan around.

nj.govAdded Sep 2, 20260 opens

nyc.gov

Free

NYC Small Business Services

New York City's hub for free business courses, financing help, certification, and compliance support.

Why I recommend it: Start with a free NYC Business Solutions Center appointment — a human walks you through licensing and financing options in one sitting.

nyc.govAdded Aug 30, 20260 opens

sba.gov

Free

SBA: Get Business Insurance

Plain-language rundown of which insurance types a small business actually needs — general liability, workers' comp, property, and more.

In plain terms: This government guide explains the different types of insurance coverage small businesses need to protect their assets. Use it to learn how policies like general liability and workers' compensation work so you can choose the right coverage for your startup.

Why I recommend it: Start here before you buy anything from a broker. Knowing the four basic policy types keeps you from being upsold.

sba.govAdded Aug 29, 20260 opens

obernolte.house.gov

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The Frontier AI Act: Final Text

The final text of the Frontier AI Act, a piece of federal legislation addressing oversight of frontier artificial intelligence systems, as published by the office of Rep. Jay Obernolte.

obernolte.house.govAdded Oct 12, 20260 opens

nyc.gov

Free

Joint Statement on AI, Algorithmic Tools, and Automated Systems, and New Yorkers' Rights

Joint enforcement policy statement (September 2026) from New York City's Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, Commission on Human Rights and Taxi and Limousine Commission. It states that existing city consumer, human-rights, worker and for-hire-vehicle laws apply when businesses use AI or automated systems for hiring, pay, scheduling, housing screening, pricing or customer service, and that entities stay legally responsible for what a chatbot, AI agent or algorithm does. It announces no new legal standards.

nyc.govAdded Oct 5, 20260 opens

federalregister.gov

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Executive Order 14434: Inaugurating the Era of Super Intelligence

Venue

Federal Register

Published

2026-10-02

ID

EO 14434; 91 FR 63129

An executive order signed September 29, 2026 and published in the Federal Register on October 2, 2026. It directs executive departments and agencies, to the maximum extent permitted by law, to use the terms "Super Intelligence" and "SI" in place of "Artificial Intelligence" and "AI" in official correspondence, public communications, websites and reports.

federalregister.govAdded Oct 4, 20260 opens

sanders.senate.gov

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Prepared Remarks: Sanders — Regulating AI Is as American as Apple Pie

Sen. Bernie Sanders's office publishes his prepared remarks arguing for federal regulation of artificial intelligence. A politician's own statement, not independent analysis.

sanders.senate.govAdded Sep 27, 20260 opens

sanders.senate.gov

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Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act of 2026 (Bill Text)

Bill introduced Sept. 23, 2026 by Sen. Sanders and Rep. Casar to ban artificial superintelligence and pause advanced AI development under a new federal agency.

Why I recommend it: A proposed bill, not law. The PDF blocked my automatic check; the details come from the senator's press release.

sanders.senate.govAdded Sep 24, 20260 opens

The White House

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Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights

Five plain-language protections people should expect from automated systems — safe systems, protection from discrimination, data privacy, notice and explanation, and a human alternative — each with a section on what organisations should do.

From the site: Among the great challenges posed to democracy today is the use of technology, data, and automated systems in ways that threaten the rights of the American public. Too often, these tools are used to limit our opportunities and prevent our access to critical resources or services. These problems are well documented. In…

Why I recommend it: Led by Alondra Nelson at the White House science office in 2022. It was never binding and has since been removed from whitehouse.gov, so this link goes to the official archive — still the clearest short statement of what people are owed.

The White HouseAdded Sep 19, 20261 opens

NIST

Free

NIST AI Risk Management Framework

The US government's voluntary framework for identifying and managing AI risk, plus its playbook of concrete practices. Free.

Why I recommend it: The one your employer's legal team is most likely already citing. Useful vocabulary if you want to raise AI risk at work and be taken seriously.

NISTAdded Sep 17, 20260 opens

dol.gov

Free

U.S. DOL TEAMS Salary Negotiation Participant Guide

A federal, downloadable PDF negotiation guide developed for the DOL's Transition Employment Assistance for Military Spouses (TEAMS) program, broadly applicable beyond its original military-spouse audience.

Why I recommend it: Written for military spouses, but the scripts and framing work for anyone re-entering the workforce or switching careers. Download it before your next offer conversation.

dol.govAdded Sep 7, 20260 opens

osha.gov

Free

OSHA: Manual de Seguridad y Salud para Empresas Pequenas (Spanish)

Full Spanish-language OSHA handbook for small businesses: how to build a safety and health program, run self-inspections with detailed checklists, fix common hazards (electrical, ergonomics, fire, exits, chemicals, machinery), meet posting and recordkeeping rules, and request free on-site consultation.

Why I recommend it: The deeper Spanish-language companion to the fact sheet. Share it with owners and crews who work in Spanish — the self-inspection checklists can be lifted straight into your own safety program.

osha.govAdded Aug 31, 20260 opens

osha.gov

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OSHA Fact Sheet: Safety and Health Requirements for New Businesses

Plain-language OSHA fact sheet covering what a brand-new employer must do: provide a hazard-free workplace, keep injury and illness records, post the required OSHA notice, train workers on hazardous chemicals, and where to get free on-site consultation help.

Why I recommend it: Read this before you hire your first employee. Most first-time founders miss the required workplace notice and the injury log, then get surprised later. The free OSHA On-Site Consultation program is the part almost nobody uses and everybody should.

osha.govAdded Aug 31, 20260 opens

nsa.gov

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The Next Wave (NSA Research Journal)

The National Security Agency's research publication on emerging technologies such as computing, cybersecurity and AI. The site blocked automated reading, so this description comes from the page title and the journal's public profile.

nsa.govAdded Oct 1, 20260 opens