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Strong job gains recorded again in May; unemployment rate steady
The economy posted another month of strong employment gains in May, confirming that the labor market was gaining traction after stumbling last year.
Maryland adds 2,800 jobs in April
According to BLS employment estimates, total nonfarm employment in Maryland rose by 2,800 jobs in April, state officials announced.
MD gains 3.2K jobs in March, officials estimate
The Maryland Department of Labor said total nonfarm employment in the state increased by 3,200 jobs in March.
MD loses 5.5K jobs in February as Moore seeks to grow economy
The Maryland Department of Labor reported that nonfarm employment in the state fell by an estimated 5,500 jobs in February.
Government shutdown weighs on economic growth in Q4
U.S. economic growth slowed in the fourth quarter with government spending posting its biggest decline since 1972 because of last year's shutdown.
More workers are stuck in part-time jobs, in warning for the economy
Underemployment is rising as more Americans work part-time or multiple jobs amid a cooling labor market and affordability concerns.
Job openings slide to 14-month low; hiring weak in November
Job openings dropped to a 14-month low in November while hiring resumed its sluggish tone, according to the Labor Department.
Maryland lost 25K federal jobs in 2025: ‘A whack-a-mole attack on important federal services’
Maryland lost nearly 25,000 federal jobs in 2025 as Trump administration layoffs hit, raising unemployment and impacting state revenue.
How much can Marylanders expect to spend this Thanksgiving?
Marylanders can expect to pay slightly more than the national estimate for a thrifty 10-person Thanksgiving feast in 2025.
Trump pulls nomination of E.J. Antoni to lead Bureau of Labor Statistics, AP reports
The White House is withdrawing the nomination of E.J. Antoni to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics, according to an AP source.
MD loses more than 3,000 jobs in August
Maryland’s workforce fell by 3,200 jobs in August based on the latest estimates, the Maryland Department of Labor announced.
Job openings slip in July, adding to evidence that labor market is cooling
U.S. employers posted 7.2 million job vacancies in July as the American labor market continues to cool, according to the Labor Department.
