State Jobs Picture

March 22, 2019 Economic Indicators

Early 2018 data looks to follow 2017 trends

March 12, 2018 By Jessica Schieder Economic Indicators

Most states continue to add jobs and lower unemployment rate in April

May 19, 2017 By Janelle Jones Economic Indicators

A majority of states see modest employment gains in March

April 21, 2017 By Janelle Jones Economic Indicators

Majority of states continue to experience job growth and falling unemployment

March 24, 2017 By Janelle Jones Economic Indicators

Most states start the year with modest job growth and decreases in unemployment rates

March 13, 2017 By Janelle Jones Economic Indicators

States close out 2016 in relatively strong health

January 24, 2017 By David Cooper Economic Indicators

November jobs numbers show states continue to recover

December 20, 2016 By Janelle Jones Economic Indicators

State labor markets continue their slow recoveries

November 18, 2016 By Janelle Jones Economic Indicators

Most states inch closer to full employment, although energy-dependent states continue to struggle

October 21, 2016 By David Cooper Economic Indicators

August state jobs numbers affirm breadth of labor market improvement over the past year

September 20, 2016 By David Cooper Economic Indicators

Halfway through the year, most state labor markets continue at a jog—better to finish at a sprint

August 19, 2016 By David Cooper Economic Indicators

June state employment numbers are generally positive, but policymakers still have work to do

July 22, 2016 By David Cooper Economic Indicators

Slow state employment growth in May reinforces need to maintain low interest rates

June 17, 2016 By Will Kimball Economic Indicators

April’s state jobs report shows slowing improvement across the country

May 20, 2016 By Will Kimball Economic Indicators

Labor force participation increases in most states

April 15, 2016 By Will Kimball Economic Indicators

State economies continue steady improvement, but stimulus would still boost growth

March 25, 2016 By Will Kimball Economic Indicators

Manufacturing employment has recovered to pre-recession strength in only one state

March 14, 2016 By Will Kimball Economic Indicators

States heavily reliant on the energy sector had a tough year, but most other states finished 2015 heading in the right direction

January 28, 2016 By David Cooper Economic Indicators

Labor market conditions in most states do not justify the Fed’s rate hike

December 18, 2015 By David Cooper Economic Indicators

Halfway there—25 states are now at their pre-recession unemployment rates

November 20, 2015 By David Cooper Economic Indicators

Heading into fall, job growth cools in most states

October 20, 2015 By David Cooper Economic Indicators

Job growth holds steady in most states, but labor force declines raise questions about falling unemployment

September 18, 2015 By David Cooper Economic Indicators

More of the Same in the July State Jobs Report

August 21, 2015 By David Cooper Economic Indicators

June State Jobs Report Shows Continued Lackluster Trends

July 21, 2015 By David Cooper Economic Indicators

Steady-as-She-Goes for Most State Labor Markets in May

June 19, 2015 By David Cooper Economic Indicators

A Few Green Shoots in the April State Jobs Report, Mostly Just Mud

May 27, 2015 By David Cooper Economic Indicators

Disappointing State Jobs Growth in March Gives Pause

April 21, 2015 By Alyssa Davis Economic Indicators

February State Job Numbers Continue the Positive Trend

March 27, 2015 By David Cooper Economic Indicators

Most States Start the Year with Strong Job Gains

March 17, 2015 By David Cooper Economic Indicators

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