Arkansas Department of Commerce Division of Workforce Services
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'The economy continues to expand in Arkansas': report shows state's unemployment rate continues to drop ahead of national average
Arkansas' economy continues to show signs of recovery as the unemployment rate continues to drop.
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State unemployment continues to fall, economic recovery on track in Arkansas
Signs of economic recovery in Arkansas continue to pop up as the state unemployment rate falls to a full point below the national average.
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U.S. Bureau of Labor report shows Arkansas' unemployment rate 'continues to be significantly below the national rate'
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that Arkansas’ unemployment rate dipped slightly to 4.3% in July after being stuck at 4.4% for the previous four months.
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Arkansas sees increase in job seekers due to end in federal unemployment assistance: 'We need Arkansans back on the job'
Some businesses in Arkansas are reporting an increase in the number of job seekers as a result of the state's decision to forego further federal unemployment benefits, according to a news report by ABC 7.
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Hutchinson: 'Now we need Arkansans back on the job' as state announces end of supplementary unemployment benefits
Gov. Asa Hutchinson recently announced that supplementary unemployment benefits would end June 26 in an effort to help boost the state's economy, according to a press report.
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Sluggishness of benefits continues to frustrate Arkansas' unemployed
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic brings an extra layer of frustration for Arkansas residents who continue to feel pushed to the wayside by the state government.