Job Growth Slows in June; Unemployment Rate Drops to 4.2%
Job growth slowed in June with a rise of 57,000 jobs. Unemployment dropped to 4.2% as 720,000 exited the labor force.
July 7, 2026
Job growth slowed in June with a rise of 57,000 jobs. Unemployment dropped to 4.2% as 720,000 exited the labor force.
Michigan State University’s President Kevin Guskiewicz decides to stay, rejecting Clemson’s offer for personal reasons.
General fund revenues in Montana grew by 4.1% in FY 2025, driven by income tax, reversing a predicted decline.
Navigators in Detroit schools help families access resources, improving attendance and addressing socioeconomic barriers.
As America turns 250, Wisconsinites face record-high costs for July 4th cookouts, with prices up 7.5% from last year.
The North Carolina AI Leadership Council, under the direction of Governor Josh Stein, has unveiled the AI Strategic Roadmap. This guide aims to address the impacts of artificial intelligence on the lives and work of North Carolinians. The roadmap outlines strategic goals and principles focused on protection, preparation, and transformation
Gaston County Schools faced funding tensions after a flat budget approval, sparking debates over transparency and cuts.
State retirees face concerns as budget proposal offers a one-time pension bonus instead of a permanent COLA.
Two years post the Grants Pass v. Johnson decision, 350+ cities and 14 states have intensified laws against street homelessness.
Michigan high school upperclassmen no longer need to take the essay portion of their Michigan Merit Examination.
Governor Josh Stein announced that Goldhofer Inc., a leading global manufacturer of heavy transport and airport ground support equipment, plans to create 80 new jobs in Catawba County, North Carolina. The German company is set to invest over $19.5 million in constructing its first North American assembly and production facility
Economic output rose 2.1% nationally in Q1, with the highest gains in Western and Southeastern states, per federal data.
