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Nevada's unemployment rate fell to 4.8% in August, marking the first time the state has dipped below 5% since just before the pandemic began. Las Vegas led the charge, adding 7,000 new jobs in a single month.
While the nation shed 23,000 jobs in July, Nevada bucked the trend by adding 4,000 new positions and lowering its unemployment rate to 5%. Las Vegas led the charge with healthcare and professional services fueling the growth.
