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Springfield, MO
Missouri’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped another tenth of a point in November as it reached levels not seen since 2000.
The state’s jobless rate last month improved to 3.4 percent from 3.5 percent in October. According to a Missouri Department of Economic Development news release, Missouri’s unemployment rate has not been lower than 3.4 percent since May 2000.
During November, nonfarm payroll employment statewide rose by a net 2,500 jobs.
Increases were led by:
• professional and business services, at 4,700 jobs;
• mining, logging and construction, 1,000;
• leisure and hospitality, 600; and
• information, 200.
Offsetting industries included financial activities, which dipped by 1,100 jobs, and government, at a loss of 1,000, according to the release.
During the past year, Missouri employers added 30,200 jobs, representing growth of 1.1 percent, according to the DED.
Missouri State University’s science building, built in 1971 and formerly called Temple Hall, is being reconstructed and updated.