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Arizona Jobs and Labor Force May Update

Arizona added 2,000 non-farm jobs on a seasonally adjusted basis in May (+0.06%), ranking 30th among all states and Washington D.C. The U.S. gained 172,000 jobs in May (+0.11%).

June 23, 2026 Zachary Milne
Jobs & Our Economy
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Colorado Labor Market Update - May 2026

Colorado experienced a slight net employment decline in May. The state lost a total of 400 nonfarm jobs: public-sector employment fell by 400 while private-sector employment remained level.

June 23, 2026 Jimena SanchezCole AndersonErik Gamm
Jobs & Our Economy
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Iowa Jobs and Labor Force Update - May 2026

Iowa gained 3,400 nonfarm jobs in May, with government employment growing by 800 and private-sector employment growing by 2,600.

June 23, 2026 Andrzej Wieciorkowski
State Budget
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Unemployment Insurance and the Growing List of Colorado Policy Pain Points

The story of unemployment insurance is not unique. It reflects a broader trend that has emerged across Colorado's economy over the last decade. New compliance obligations rose across industries ranging from

June 18, 2026 Erik GammRoss Kaminsky

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