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Arkansas Unemployment Rises to 3.6% Amid Job Growth

3/18/2025

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Arkansas' unemployment rate increased to 3.6% in January 2025, affecting 50,562 individuals.
The state experienced a year-over-year job growth of 19,791, mainly in Education and Health Services.
Nationwide, nonfarm payrolls rose by 125,000 in January, with Texas leading in job creation.
The construction sector gained 2,000 jobs, with Utah showing the highest increase and Florida the largest decline.

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Story summary

Arkansas' unemployment rate increased to 3.6% in January 2025, affecting 50,562 individuals.
The state experienced a year-over-year job growth of 19,791, mainly in Education and Health Services.
Nationwide, nonfarm payrolls rose by 125,000 in January, with Texas leading in job creation.
The construction sector gained 2,000 jobs, with Utah showing the highest increase and Florida the largest decline.