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Arizona Jobs: Growth Amid Challenges | Fort Wayne News
Arizona’s job market is quietly rebounding—with a 0.71% year-over-year gain in July, ranking 12th nationally and more than tripling the U.S. average. Four straight months of growth are led by private-sector wins in education, health services, and construction, driving over half the new jobs. But beneath the surface: unemployment sits at 4.9%, worse than the national average, while government, finance, and hospitality shed roles. A six-month slide in labor force participation—driven by older workers exiting and fewer prime-age workers—adds complexity, especially with recent dips in…
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