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State Unemployment Rate Rises to 3.7% in March
On a monthly basis, the largest growth was in leisure and hospitality, which added 3,200 jobs. read more >
State Unemployment Rate Remains at 3.6% in February
The civilian labor force increased by 1,345, reaching a new record high of 1.42 million. read more >
State Unemployment Rate Holds at 3.6% in January
Compared to a year ago, Arkansas’ nonfarm payroll jobs increased by 21,600, with growth in nine major sectors. read more >
State Jobless Rate Remains at 3.3% in October
Compared to October 2023, there were 32,806 more people employed in the state. read more >
State Jobless Rate Falls to 3.3% in June
Month-over-month, Arkansas’ total job numbers grew by 0.6%, topping national rankings for the second time this year. read more >
State Jobless Rate Holds at 3.4% in May
The civilian labor force and the number of employed both remained at record highs. read more >
State Jobless Rate Falls to 3.4% in April as Civilian Workforce Hits Record High
The state's labor force participation increased one-tenth of a percentage point to 57.5% read more >
State Jobless Rate Down to 3.5% in March
It’s the second straight monthly decline. read more >
Another Month of Robust US Job Growth Points to Continued Economic Strength
Friday’s report from the Labor Department also showed that the unemployment rate dipped from 3.9% to 3.8%. read more >
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State Jobless Rate Dips to 3.6% in February
It's the first decline since the rate began rising from the record low of 2.6% in June. read more >
State Jobless Rate Holds at 3.7% in January After December Rate Revised Up
Compared to the same month the previous year, the labor force participation rate was two-tenths of a percentage point higher. read more >
State Jobless Rate Climbs to 3.4% in December
The jobless rate has ticked up each month after the record low of 2.6% in June and July. read more >
Arkansas Unemployment Rate Rises to 2.9%
The rate has moved up the past two months after falling to a record low of 2.6% in June and July. read more >
State Jobless Rate Holds at 2.6% in July
The greatest annual growth occurred in leisure and hospitality, private education and health services. read more >
State Unemployment Rate Falls to 2.6%, Another Record Low
It was the ninth consecutive month of employment gains in Arkansas. read more >
Arkansas Employment Data Called ‘Remarkable’
In the past four months, the number unemployed has fallen by 9,509. read more >
State Jobless Rate Ticked Up to 3.3% in July
Seasonal losses in government educational services more than offset gains in other sectors. read more >
State Unemployment Rate Steady at 3.2% in May
The the leisure and hospitality industry posted the largest job gains. read more >
Labor Challenges, Bargain Housing Noted in Report on Little Rock Region’s Economy
Job growth is running at a slightly slower pace than the national average, but the region has advantages in other areas. read more >
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