US unemployment rates rise
The Labor Department says unemployment rates fell in 17 state states and were unchanged in 15.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Unemployment rose in 18 U.S. states last month as many reported cutting jobs. Weaker hiring across states could add to worries about the tepid job market.
The Labor Department says unemployment rates fell in 17 state states and were unchanged in 15. Employers added jobs in 29 states, the fewest since March. And 20 states reported job losses, the most since March.
Louisiana added 14,000 jobs, while Nevada s payrolls increased by 11,200 positions. Still, Nevada s unemployment rate remained 9.5 percent, the highest in the nation. And Louisiana s was unchanged at 7 percent.
Illinois had the second-highest rate at 9.2 percent. North Dakota reported the lowest rate, at 3 percent.
