Statement from Governor Hassan on October Unemployment Rate

Statement

Governor Maggie Hassan today issued the following statement on the announcement that New Hampshire's unemployment rate decreased to 2.8 percent in October:

"Our low unemployment rate, which dropped to 2.8 percent in October, is a clear sign that New Hampshire's economy continues to strengthen and move in the right direction. While our unemployment rate remains the lowest in the nation, we know that there is still much more work to do to support our growing innovative businesses that need more workers now, to ensure that all our citizens have the skills needed for success in the 21st century economy, to expand middle class opportunity and to continue moving our economy forward."

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