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Nebraskas unemployment rate for September was 2.1%. That was up from 2% in August, but was down significantly from the 2.6% rate reported in September 2022.

Nebraska’s unemployment rate has held steady at 1.9%, tying with Vermont for the third lowest rate in the nation.

LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska’s unemployment rate has dipped to 1.9%, tying with South Dakota and New Hampshire for lowest in the country.

Nebraska’s unemployment rate for April (preliminary and seasonally adjusted) was down a bit from its March rate of 2.1% and is the same as the rate a year ago in April.

While a relatively high rate of working-age people in the labor force is not new to the state, economist Eric Thompson said the two indicators reinforce the tough task of filling job openings.

Readers discuss an essay that argued that it may do more harm than good. Also: Protests in Russia; overdose deaths; Jacinda Ardern; fact and fiction.

The states unemployment rate last month was 2.6%.

Nebraska unemployment rate ticks upward as national rate drops slightly, according to the latest from the Department of Labor.

While he won't take the job until January, Governor-Elect Jim Pillen has plenty of work to do building his administration before he takes office.

Nebraska's labor officials report that the October unemployment rate is up slightly as nonfarm workforce hits a new record.