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Utah Unemployment Rate Hits Historic Low, Officials Say

Utah officials say the unemployment rate is now the lowest ever recorded.

 

The Salt Lake Tribune the 2.3% unemployment rate also ties for lowest among U.S. states. Data released Friday shows the industries seeing the fastest growth are construction, education and health services and leisure and hospitality services.

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Washington County had the biggest job growth, followed by Rich and Iron counties. Federal data shows the national unemployment rate was 3.5% in December.