Arizona saw the second-largest percentage drop in unemployment claims, according to a new report.
WalletHub released a report examining unemployment claims in America from Nov. 17 to Nov. 24. The only state that did better than Arizona was Alabama.
The report examined changes in states’ unemployment claims rate and the number of claims per 100,000 people in the workforce.
Chip Lupo, a WalletHub analyst, told The Center Square that Arizona, particularly in the Phoenix metro area, has seen unemployment claims decline recently.
From Nov. 17 to Nov. 24, Arizona saw its unemployment claims decrease by almost 36%, according to the report. The report also found unemployment claims in Arizona are down nearly 23% compared to the same time last year.
Lupo noted Arizona has a “strong job market” currently, adding that people can find jobs, which means they file fewer unemployment claims.
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