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Kentucky Jobs Hold Steady Amid Shifts | Lexington News
Kentucky’s unemployment rate held steady at 4.7% in July, slightly up from last year but matching June’s figure — while the national rate dipped to 4.1%. Despite that, Kentucky’s labor force grew by over 6,000 people, with more than 4,700 landing jobs — the first time this year job gains outpaced losses. Yet, business surveys show a slight drop in total jobs compared to last year. Locally, Fayette County saw its unemployment fall to 4.4%, reflecting broader trends as more Kentuckians find work — even as statewide job counts still lag behind 2025 levels. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a…
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