The August jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that the United States gained 315,000 jobs in August, while the unemployment rate rose slightly to 3.7%. The positive job report reflects a similar trend in Kentucky, where the state is still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. The unemployment rate has been 3.7% for […]
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Kentucky’s April adjusted unemployment drops to 3.9 percent
Gov. Andy Beshear announced Tuesday that Kentucky’s unemployment rate is the lowest in history. Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary April 2022 unemployment rate was 3.9 percent, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics, an agency within the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. It is the lowest rate ever recorded since the U.S. Bureau of Labor and […]
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Frankfort Week in Review: Unemployment, income tax, abortion bills continue to move through the General Assembly
Unemployment Bill Likely to Head to Governor’s Desk House Bill 4, the bill that would slash unemployment benefits Kentucky, passed the Senate yesterday and now heads back to the House before it would land on Gov. Andy Beshear’s desk. The bill was presented to the Senate by Northern Kentucky Senator Wil Schroder (R-Wilder) and would […]
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Economic Headlines Look Good for NKY, But Local Experts Advise Caution
A presentation to NKY Chamber members focused on the regional economy. From left to right: NKY President and CEO Brent Cooper, Janet Harrah of NKU and John Augustine of Huntington Bank. by Robin Gee Although it looks like the region is on the road to a full recovery, experts warn that the situation in Northern […]