While Alabama’s June unemployment rate was little changed from May to June, rates were up significantly in Clarke and surrounding counties in southwest Alabama. The state’s June rate was 2.6% while May’s was 2.7%. June’s rate represents 60,338 unemployed persons, a new record low, compared to 61,585 in May and 79,439 in June 2021. “The good news continues to roll in as we reach another unemployment milestone of 2.6%,” said Gov. Kay Ivey. “For the third consecutive month, Alabama has set a record low unemployment rate. Alabama is working like never before, and the future continues to look brighter for our...

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