Employment Situation in April: State-Level Analysis

Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 33 states and the District of Columbia in April compared to the previous month while 17 states lost jobs. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nationwide total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 266,000 in April, following an increase of 770,000 jobs in March. On a month-over-month basis, employment data was strong in California, which… Read More ›