According to Kansas labor officials, the state's unemployment rate increased in March but are encouraged by the potential growth.
In a report issued today, the state labor department says the Kansas jobless rate last month was 6.9 percent, up from 6.8 percent in February and 6.6 percent in March 2009.
Kansas employers added 10,200 payroll jobs in March. Seven of the 11 industry sectors reported growth, including construction, manufacturing and trade, transportation and utilities.
The report also says Kansas recorded about 21,000 new claims for unemployment benefits in March, down by roughly 500 from February.
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In a report issued today, the state labor department says the Kansas jobless rate last month was 6.9 percent, up from 6.8 percent in February and 6.6 percent in March 2009.
Kansas employers added 10,200 payroll jobs in March. Seven of the 11 industry sectors reported growth, including construction, manufacturing and trade, transportation and utilities.
The report also says Kansas recorded about 21,000 new claims for unemployment benefits in March, down by roughly 500 from February.
Let us know what you think or add to our blog by writing a comment.
Blog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Best Associates
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