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Jobless rates down in 6 states in 2023; employment-population ratios up in 10 states

In 2023, annual average unemployment rates decreased in 6 states, increased in 2, and were little changed in 42 states and the District of Columbia. Employment-population ratios increased in 10 states and were little changed in 40 states and the District.

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02/22/2024 Unemployment rate for people with a disability changes little, at 7.2%, in 2023

02/21/2024 Clayton, GA, has largest county 3rd quarter over-the-year wage gain at 7.7%

02/21/2024 There are 33 major work stoppages beginning in 2023, idling 458,900 workers

02/16/2024 PPI for final demand rises 0.3% in January; services increase 0.6%, goods decrease 0.2%

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