Pa.’s Unemployment Rate at 4.3% in January
March 9, 2023
Pennsylvania’s unemployment was 4.3% in January, according to state data released on Friday.
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Pennsylvania’s unemployment was 4.3% in January, according to state data released on Friday.
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