BLS: Unemployment Rates Lower in 12 states in October; Alabama, Hawaii and Texas at New Series Lows

Note from the BLS on Puerto Rico: The Puerto Rico household survey was conducted for the October 2017 reference period. However, the response rate was below average, in part as a result of difficulties accessing some remote areas that were significantly affected by Hurricanes Irma and Maria. From the BLS: Regional and State Employment and Unemployment Summary Unemployment rates were lower in October in 12 states , higher in 1 state, and stable in 37 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Twenty-three states had jobless rate decreases from a......(read more)

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