North Carolina’s unemployment rate remained at 3.7% in May, while total nonfarm employment increased by 17,400 jobs.
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State audits find late unemployment payments, $47 million in fraud overpayments
State audits found North Carolina continued to issue some unemployment payments late and had more than $47 million in fraud overpayments during the review period.
State approves $4 million in rural infrastructure grants tied to jobs, investment
North Carolina’s Rural Infrastructure Authority approved more than $4 million in local government grants tied to jobs, investment, building reuse, utility work and downtown improvements.
Stein, Commerce secretary promote North Carolina investment ties in Switzerland, Germany
Gov. Josh Stein and Commerce Secretary Lee Lilley traveled to Switzerland and Germany to promote North Carolina for business investment and tourism.
April unemployment rates fell in 57 North Carolina counties
North Carolina unemployment rates decreased in 57 counties in April, while the not seasonally adjusted statewide rate was 3.4%.
NC Commerce extends Opportunity Zone comment period to June 21
North Carolina has extended the public comment period for Opportunity Zone nominations to June 21.
Commerce: April unemployment fell in 57 counties
North Carolina unemployment rates decreased in 57 counties in April, according to the N.C. Department of Commerce.