Capitol Update 8/29/2023
Construction employment up year over year in July Construction jobs increased in 27 states in July compared with June, while construction jobs increased in 45 states and the District of Columbia in July compared with July 2022, according to an Associated General Contractors of America … read more
Capitol Update 8/21/2023
July jobless rates down in 7 states, up in 3; payroll jobs up in 4 states In July, unemployment rates were lower in 7 states, higher in 3 states, and stable in 40 states and the District of Columbia. Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 4 … read more
Capitol Update 8/14/2023
Newsom issues executive order to boost Calif. levee repairs California Gov. Gavin Newsom has issued an executive order to accelerate repairs and debris removal at levees to prepare for a rainy season. “Removal must expeditiously occur before the next rainy season begins in fall 2023 … read more
Capitol Update 8/7/2023
Payroll employment rises by 187,000 in July; unemployment rate changes little at 3.5% Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 187,000 in July, and the unemployment rate changed little at 3.5 percent. Job gains occurred in health care, social assistance, financial activities, and wholesale trade. HTML | PDF | RSS | Charts … read more