both dropping 2.5 percentage points. The map below shows the most recent unemployment rate for every state, according to BLS data.

Yes, but: Many states where the jobless rate has risen still have low unemployment by historical standards. The rate in New Hampshire, for example, is a mere 2.6% — which only looks high ...

In a majority of states, you can collect unemployment payments for up to 26 weeks, or just about six months. There are currently 13 states with a maximum benefit duration of less than 26 weeks, while ...

The year-over-year December unemployment rates increased in 27 states, with South Carolina seeing the largest increase at ...

Map shows abortion laws across US as lawmakers ... When Trump took office New Mexico had the highest unemployment rate of all ...

The unemployment rate metric is one of many that factor into the overall Best States rankings. See the Best States methodology for a detailed look at the data behind the analysis. 50 States #1 in ...

American workers gained ground on employment last month. The U.S. unemployment rate was just 4.0% in January, the Bureau of ...

California’s unemployment rate increased once again in December, keeping it among the highest in the country, according to ...