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Midland, Texas is proving that steady economic growth is possible, with unemployment dropping to just 3.2% in September. The West Texas city has now held the state's lowest jobless rate while adding nearly 3,000 jobs over the past year.
More people in San Luis Obispo County are finding work as the unemployment rate ticked down to 4.6% last month. The county now ranks 13th lowest for unemployment among California's 58 counties.
Northwest British Columbia just hit its lowest unemployment rate in over a year, signaling growing economic strength in the region. More than 43,000 people are now employed, up 3,100 from last September.
Nearly 400,000 Filipinos found work in August as the country's unemployment rate fell from a four-year high. The improvement signals renewed hiring momentum across key sectors like hospitality, retail, and education.
Pennsylvania's unemployment rate dropped to 3.7% in August 2026, the lowest in over two years and well below the national average. Even better news: the state also slashed unemployment service wait times from over an hour to just seven minutes.
Arkansas added nearly 2,000 jobs in August while unemployment fell to 3.9%, marking four straight months of improvement. Over 1.4 million Arkansans are now working, the highest number in state history. ---
Los Angeles County added 38,000 jobs in August while unemployment fell to 5%, the lowest rate in over a year. Healthcare, education, and government sectors are leading the recovery with thousands of new positions.
Nebraska's unemployment rate fell to 2.8% in August, putting 7,000 more people back to work since February and beating the national rate by more than a full percentage point. Communities across the state are seeing steady improvement as job markets strengthen.
Washington's unemployment rate fell to 4.9% in August, marking the second consecutive month of improvement. The positive trend shows more job seekers finding work even as overall job counts dipped slightly.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson just signed an executive order creating a new economic task force focused on helping businesses of all sizes thrive in the city. The move comes after an independent report revealed Seattle relies too heavily on large employers for job growth.
The capital city of Tenerife just hit a milestone that's changing lives: unemployment fell below 16,000 for the fourth straight month. Nearly 1,000 fewer people are jobless compared to last year, and August saw almost 10,000 new contracts signed.
Nearly two years into her presidency, Claudia Sheinbaum announced record foreign investment and strong job numbers despite U.S. trade tensions. Mexico welcomed over 51 million tourists in the first half of 2026 while maintaining economic stability.