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Employment changes driven by the pandemic mean that states must plan for a permanently changed workforce, with workers looking for pay incentives, greater flexibility and more remote work.

Low-income communities were disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic—particularly families who faced job losses, lacked remote work options or lost child care arrangements. In fact, low-income households with young children were...