The state released the numbers Thursday. They are adjusted to cancel out typical seasonal fluctuations.
The nationwide unemployment rate rose to 3.8% in August from 3.5% in July. The national jobless rate was 3.7% a year ago.The overall number of people collecting state unemployment was about 32,000 in the week that ended Sept. 2.The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting.
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