How Does Our Region Compare on Unemployment Rates and Economic Competitiveness?
Wyoming and Montana posted the region’s lowest jobless rates, while Washington’s 5.2% unemployment reflected layoffs and slower hiring.
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Emily Strasburg: How does region compare on unemployment rates and economic competitiveness?
The Mountain West has become one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions, but the latest labor market data show that neighboring states are taking different paths and seeing different outcomes.
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Op-Ed: How does our region compare on unemployment rates and economic competitiveness?
The Mountain West has become one of the nation's fastest-growing regions, but the latest labor market data show that neighboring states are taking different paths and seeing different outcomes. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Wyoming posted the nation's eighth-lowest unemployment rate in June at 3.2%, followed closely by Montana at 3.3%, tying for 11th. Idaho ranked 19th with a 3.7% unemployment rate, while Washington lagged at…
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How does our region compare on unemployment rates and economic competitiveness?
The Mountain West has become one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions, but the latest labor market data show that neighboring states are taking different paths and seeing different outcomes.
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