Idaho unemployment rate drops to 2.6%, among best in nation

Idaho’s unemployment rate dropped two-tenths of a percent to 2.6% from October to November, keeping the state’s unemployment rate tied for fourth-best in the nation.

The Idaho Department of Labor said recently nearly 885,000 Idaho workers have jobs while about 24,000 are seeking employment.

The agency said industries showing growth included arts, entertainment and recreation, up more than 6%. Private educational services increased 1.5%.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said Idaho Idaho’s unemployment rate ties it with Vermont, while Oklahoma, Utah and Nebraska have lower rates…Read more

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