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Michigan unemployment rate increases, fifth-highest nationally
3+ hour, 32+ min ago (412+ words) (The Center Square)" Michigan's unemployment rate remains among the highest in the nation, according to the latest data. A new report from the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget shows the state's seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate increased by one-tenth of a…...
Minnesota unemployment rate drops slightly, still higher than national average
3+ hour, 33+ min ago (420+ words) (The Center Square)" Minnesota's unemployment rate dropped slightly in May as the state added jobs for the second straight month. This is according to a new report from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development which shows the state's…...
Arizona adds 21, 200 jobs, extends growth streak | Arizona | thecentersquare. com
1+ day ago (485+ words) (The Center Square) - Arizona gained 21, 200 jobs year over year in May, according to a new report. Common Sense Institute Arizona released a report showing the state experienced year-over-year job growth for the second consecutive month, following eight straight months of…...
Arizona adds 21, 200 jobs, extends growth streak
1+ day ago (485+ words) (The Center Square) - Arizona gained 21, 200 jobs year over year in May, according to a new report. Common Sense Institute Arizona released a report showing the state experienced year-over-year job growth for the second consecutive month, following eight straight months of…...
Virginia unemployment benefits to increase under new law | Virginia | thecentersquare. com
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (335+ words) (The Center Square) " A new law taking effect Wednesday will increase unemployment benefits for some Virginians, with higher weekly payments available for new unemployment insurance claims filed on or after July 5. The legislation, approved by the General Assembly and signed…...
Wisconsin unemployment rate decreases in all 72 counties
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (180+ words) (The Center Square) " Wisconsin saw the unemployment rate drop in all 72 counties and all 13 of the statistical metropolitan areas in May while only the La Crosse-Onalaska area saw unemployment remain the same year over year and the other 12 metropolitan areas…...
Everyday Economics: A new chair, a shorter statement, a Fed that stopped talking cuts
1+ week, 2+ day ago (1773+ words) (The Center Square) " The Federal Reserve left interest rates alone last Wednesday, holding its benchmark in the 3. 50%"3. 75% range for a fourth straight meeting " after standing pat in January, March, and April " in a unanimous 12"0 vote. That part was expected. The…...
Wisconsin unemployment rate drops to 3. 4% in May
1+ week, 5+ day ago (158+ words) (The Center Square) " Wisconsin's unemployment rate dropped to 3. 4% in May, down from 3. 5% in April. The state also saw 5, 800 more people employed year over year while the labor force participation rate remained at 64. 4% in what Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Office…...
Tennessee's unemployment rate remains at 3. 6%
1+ week, 5+ day ago (208+ words) (The Center Square)" Tennessee's May jobless rate is 3. 6%, unchanged from the previous three months, according to the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The state's rate is slightly higher than the 3. 5% rate reported in May of 2025. The national unemployment…...
Warsh shakes up Fed analysis, maintains interest rates
1+ week, 6+ day ago (610+ words) (The Center Square) - The central bank would implement new task forces to aid in deciding monetary policy, Kevin Warsh, the new chairman of the Federal Reserve, said Wednesday." The central bank also decided to keep interest rates at the same…...