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Arkansas' unemployment rate remained stable at 3.2% in June as the state chugged along with six consecutive months of employment increases, a sign that jobs are available though employers are struggling to lure workers.
Arkansas officials reported Friday that May's unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.2%, following a national trend of standing firm from April. At 3.6%, the overall U.S. jobless rate also was stable between April and May.
Inflation is causing the price of gas and groceries to increase, which is now forcing some stay-at-home parents to return to work.
A claim was made that Arkansans are paying an additional $452 each month as a result of the 40-year high inflation rates. But, is that true?
Arkansans will be paying some of the lowest prices for a gallon of gasoline in the country ahead of Memorial Day weekend, though prices are still significantly higher than a year ago.