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In 2024, the employment–population ratio for people with a disability reached a series high of 22.7 percent since data were first reported in June 2008. The ratio was little changed from 22.5 percent a year earlier. The labor force participation rate for people with a disability, at 24.5 percent, also reached a series high in 2024.
read full article »Nationally, there were 5.4 million hires in February 2025. The hires rate, which is the number of hires during the entire month as a percent of employment, was 3.4 percent. Montana was among the states with the highest hires rates, at 4.9 percent, followed by Alaska at 4.7 percent, and South Carolina and Wyoming at 4.4 percent each. In February, hires rates increased in 3 states, decreased in 3 states, and were little changed in 44 states and the District of Columbia.
Did you know that National Park Week is being celebrated from April 19 to April 27? There are about 500 federal museums, historical sites, zoos, and parks around the nation, employing 25,226 workers total in September 2024. Lets take a trek through some additional data.
The Producer Price Index for final demand increased 2.7 percent over the 12 months ended in March 2025. Final demand producer prices rose 2.0 percent over the year ended in March 2024 and 2.7 percent over the year ended in March 2023.