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Pennsylvania's unemployment rate dropped to 3.7 percent in August, marking the lowest level in over two years while the state's workforce reached an all-time high. More people are working in Pennsylvania than ever before, with record-breaking employment in healthcare, education, and hospitality sectors.
Louisiana just crossed 2 million employed workers for the first time in state history, adding 33,000 jobs in the past year alone. Even better news: wages are rising faster than inflation, putting more money in workers' pockets.
Arkansas just reached a milestone: nearly 1.4 million residents are now employed, the highest number in state history. The unemployment rate dropped to 4% in July, marking three straight months of improvement.
Brazil created over 1.2 million formal jobs in 2025, pushing total registered workers to an all-time high of 48.4 million. Every single state saw employment gains, with the service sector leading the historic expansion.
