BLS: Unemployment Rates Lower in 11 states in September; Tennessee and Idaho at New Series Lows

Note from the BLS on Puerto Rico (due to ongoing catastrophe): Due to Hurricanes Irma and Maria, Puerto Rico was not able to conduct normal data collection for either its household or establishment surveys for September. Likewise, the U.S. Virgin Islands was not able to administer its establishment survey for September. National estimates do not include Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands. From the BLS: Regional and State Employment and Unemployment Summary Unemployment rates were lower in September in 11 states, higher in 4 states, and stable in 35 states and the District of Columbia ,......(read more)

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