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Unemployment falls in 40 US states, rises in 3, including North Dakota

WASHINGTON — Solid hiring helped lower unemployment rates in 40 U.S. states last month, the most since November. The declines show the job market is improving throughout most of the country. The Labor Department said Friday that unemployment rates increased in only three states: Louisiana, Tennessee and North Dakota. Rates were unchanged in seven states.

By The Associated Press , May 17, 2013

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US employers add 165K jobs; rate falls to 7.5 pct.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy showed last month why it remains the envy of industrialized nations: In the face of tax increases and federal spending cuts, employers added a solid 165,000 jobs in April — and far more in February and March than anyone thought. The job growth in April drove down the unemployment rate to a four-year low of 7.5 percent and sent a reassuring sign that the U.S. job market is improving.

By The Associated Press , May 03, 2013

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Senate bill bars future locked out workers from benefits

BISMARCK — Senate lawmakers on Thursday sent a bill to the House that would bar future locked out workers from receiving unemployment benefits. After a rousing floor debate, the measure, under House Bill 1112, passed by a 32-14 vote.

By TJ Jerke , March 15, 2013

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Amendment would lock out locked out workers from benefits

BISMARCK — Locked out employees would not receive unemployment benefits under an amendment added Monday to a state Job Service bill.

By TJ Jerke , March 13, 2013

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Jobless rate dips, almost in spite of Congress

The unemployment rate dropped in February to 7.7 percent from 7.9 percent the previous month, the lowest level in four years. Better yet, the U.S. economy added a robust 236,000 jobs, suggesting the economy can survive whatever Congress throws at it as lawmakers lurch from one budget crisis to the next.

By Scripps Howard News Service , March 12, 2013

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Court rules Crystal union workers can get unemployment benefits

BISMARCK – The North Dakota Supreme Court, in a 3-2 decision released this afternoon, has ruled that locked-out American Crystal Sugar union workers in North Dakota are eligible for unemployment benefits.

February 26, 2013

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Unemployment benefits for locked out workers considered

BISMARCK - After 31 years as a teacher, Sen.Phillip Murphy, D-Portland, said if he were locked out of his job “it would rock my world.”

By TJ Jerke , January 30, 2013

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North Dakota unemployment rate drops below 3 percent

BISMARCK — North Dakota’s not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 2.7 percent in May, but even that isn’t a record low for the state.

June 16, 2012

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Unemployment rate falls in two-thirds of US states: ND lowest in nation at 3 percent

WASHINGTON (AP)— The unemployment rate fell in two-thirds of U.S. states last month, evidence that modest economic growth is boosting hiring in most areas of the country.

May 19, 2012

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DSU grads find employment

When Dickinson State University graduates exit campus this weekend, statistics show a majority will leave with the most coveted prize — a job. “Right now, there really are no hurdles for students looking for jobs, especially in North Dakota, because the economy is so good here,” said Bonnie Bohlman, director of DSU’s career services center. “It is really easy for them to find a position, but it may not be one in their major.

By Betsy Simon , May 10, 2012

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FOTB: Kentucky father, son look for fresh start in Oil Patch

WILLISTON — David Knuckles is proud of the time he spent training Iraqi police officers and helping that country rebuild, but it meant spending a lot of time away from his son.

By Amy Dalrymple , April 22, 2012

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Bismarck has lowest unemployment in nation

Rates fall in most US cities in July WASHINGTON (AP) — Bismarck has the lowest unemployment rate in the nation, according to information released Wednesday.

September 01, 2011

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Unemployment falls in most US states, North Dakota has lowest rate

WASHINGTON (AP) — Unemployment rates fell last month in more than three-quarters of the nation’s states, adding to evidence that companies are feeling more confident in the U.S. economy.

May 21, 2011

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Area unemployment drops

The number of unemployed people in Billings County has nearly doubled since the same time last year, according to Job Service North Dakota statistics released Wednesday.

December 23, 2010

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Unemployment rates remain low in area counties

Unemployment remains low throughout the state, a local official said, and some of Dickinson’s largest employers say they are generally able to fill open positions.

March 21, 2010

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