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Idaho unemployment rose to 3.7% in July, up from 3.6% in June
Job losses were highest in information, management and federal sectors
Construction, transportation and recreation industries added jobs
Twin Falls led job growth while Lewiston saw the only decline
The unemployment rate in Idaho edged up 0.1% from June to July with the job decreases in information, management and federal government among the highest.
Month over month, Idaho’s unemployment rate rose from 3.6% to 3.7%. The labor force in July decreased by 451 people to 1.01 million, IDOL stated, and the labor force participation rate also decreased 0.2%. Total employment was down by 643 people to 973,241 people and unemployment increased by 192 people, or 0.5%, to 36,892.
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