<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=23M2iV_1DVJsHlo00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=23M2iV_1DVJsHlo00" width="1174" height="660" ><p>The state's unemployment rate is down slightly while being significantly lower than the national rate.</p><p>According to the Nebraska Department of Labor, the state's unemployment rate for June was at 2.9% — down slightly from 3% in May. This is lower than the national rate of 4.2%.</p><p>Lexington has the highest unemployment rate in the state at 13.8%. However, this is lower than the May rate of 14.6% and the April rate of 18.8%. This is due in large part to the closure of the Tyson plant.</p><p>In the Tri-Cities, the unemployment rate for Grand Island is 3%, while Kearney's is at 2.8% and Hastings is at 3%.</p></div></body>

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The state's unemployment rate is down slightly while being significantly lower than the national rate. According to the Nebraska Department of Labor, the state's unemployment rate for June was at 2.9% — down slightly from 3% in May. This is lower than the national rate of 4.2%. Lexington has...

State unemployment rate down slightly; Lexington highest in state

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The state's unemployment rate is down slightly while being significantly lower than the national rate. According to the Nebraska Department of Labor, the s

State unemployment rate down slightly; Lexington highest in state

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