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Kentucky Job Market Slows in June | Lexington News
Kentucky’s unemployment climbed to 4.7% in June, up from 4.5% in May and higher than last year, signaling a cooling job market as more people seek work while overall employment dips. Though the national rate fell to 4.2%, Kentucky’s nonfarm jobs barely edged up by 100 positions — a stark contrast to the 6,600+ jobs lost since last year. While some sectors like arts and recreation gained, others like professional services and manufacturing lag, painting a mixed but concerning picture for the state’s labor outlook. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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