Map Shows States Where Unemployment Claims Are Rising and Falling

Map Shows States Where Unemployment Claims Are Rising and Falling

State data on unemployment paints an uneven picture of the U.S. jobs market, with the number of claims rising in some area while falling in others. Using analysis from personal finance website WalletHub, Newsweek mapped the states with the highest number of unemployment insurance claims, noting how these have changed in recent weeks and over the past year. Why It Matters Unemployment claims—particularly initial claims of those filing for unemplo…

D.C. Unemployment Claims Surge, Ranking Worst in the Nation

The nation's capital is experiencing a significant increase in unemployment claims, with D.C. ranking last in the country for progress in stabilizing its labor market. The post D.C. Unemployment Claims Surge, Ranking Worst in the Nation appeared first on The Washington Informer.