BLS: Unemployment Rates stable in 42 states in September

From the BLS: Regional and State Employment and Unemployment Summary Unemployment rates were significantly lower in September in 7 states , higher in 1 state, and stable in 42 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. ... New Hampshire and South Dakota had the lowest jobless rates in September , 2.9 percent each. Alaska had the highest unemployment rate, 6.9 percent. emphasis added Click on graph for larger image. This graph shows the current unemployment rate for each state (red), and the max during the recession (blue). All states are well......(read more)

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