Democrat-Led States Lead in Unemployment Rate Hikes, BLS Data Shows
By: Jason Walsh
May 30, 2025
Unemployment rates in several U.S. states soared between February and April 2024, with Democrat-led Massachusetts and Connecticut seeing the most pronounced increases, according to the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Massachusetts and Connecticut’s unemployment rates climbed by 0.3 percentage points, with Massachusetts reaching 4.6 percent and Connecticut hitting 3.7 percent.
Other states reported 0.2 percentage point increases, including:
New Jersey
Delaware
Virginia
Ohio
Mississippi
Missouri
Iowa
Minnesota
Arizona
Meanwhile, Michigan saw a smaller rise of 0.1 percentage points, reflecting ongoing challenges in its manufacturing sector—an area President Donald Trump is seeking to address through tariffs.
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