State Sees End To Months-Long Decrease In Unemployment

Arkansas’ unemployment rate ended its decreasing trend in the month of August, increasing by .3%. The current unemployment rate in the state is now 7.4%

According to data produced by the U.S. Department of Labor, Arkansas’ unemployment rate remains lower than the national rate, which totaled 8.4% in August.

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State Sees End To Months-Long Decrease In Unemployment

Arkansas' unemployment rate ended its decreasing trend in the month of August, increasing by .3%. The current unemployment rate in the state is now 7.4% According to data produced by the U.S. Department of Labor, Arkansas' unemployment rate remains lower than the national rate, which totaled 8.4% in August.