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BLS: September jobless rates down in 5 states, payroll jobs up in 2, down in 1

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that September jobless rates fell in 5 states, while payroll jobs rose in 2 states and declined in 1. The post cites the BLS state employment and unemployment release dated October 20, 2026.

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What the sources claim

September jobless rates declined in five states, according to the BLS.

“September jobless rates down in 5 states”
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
Payroll jobs increased in two states and decreased in one state in September, per the BLS.

“payroll jobs up in 2 states, down in 1”
US Bureau of Labor Statistics

Sources

US Bureau of Labor Statistics primary 2026-10-20 14:00 UTC
September jobless rates down in 5 states; payroll jobs up in 2 states, down in 1 #BLSData https://www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/laus_10202026.htm → bls.gov

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