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Jobs & Our Economy
Iowa Jobs and Labor Force Update - June 2026

Iowa gained 600 nonfarm jobs in June, with government employment falling by 500 and private-sector employment growing by 1,100.

July 21, 2026 Andrzej Wieciorkowski
Jobs & Our Economy
Oregon Jobs and Labor Force Report - June 2026

Oregon's total nonfarm payroll employment fell by 600 jobs in June 2026, with the unemployment rate holding at 5.2%, well above the national rate of 4.3%. This month's report puts a special focus on agricul

July 16, 2026 Miranda Vargas