State Workers Return to Boost Downtown | Sacramento News

Governor Gavin Newsom’s push to bring state workers back to Sacramento offices four days a week is sparking debate—while some employees complain about overcrowded spaces and lost hiring gains from telework, downtown businesses are cautiously hopeful. With 16% of the region’s workforce being state employees, their return could revive struggling local economies, especially restaurants facing years of decline. Despite a grim ratio of four closures for every one opening, safety patrols and renewed promotion are underway as business owners like Hesham Hussain see the mandate as a lifeline for downtown’s comeback. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f7a3a20fd056e02c