State sees unemployment filings drop
June 4, 2020By The Associated Press
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana had about 24,000 people apply for unemployment benefits last week as the state followed the national trend of slowing job losses after coronavirus-related business closures started in mid-March.
Some 240,000 Indiana residents received jobless aid for the week ending May 23, according to U.S. Department of Labor statistics released Thursday. That is down from the peak of nearly 295,000 in early May just before statewide business and travel restrictions started being eased but still more than 10 times the level of early March.
Gov. Eric Holcomb on Wednesday signed a 30-day extension of the state’s public health emergency until July 4, when he expects to lift most limits on businesses, large gatherings and entertainment activities.
Indiana had the country’s fifth-highest unemployment rate for April at 16.9%, topping the national rate of 14.7%.
The state’s unemployment applications peaked at 139,000 a week in late March, up from a typical 3,000 before the pandemic hit the country.
More on DuboisCountyHerald.com
-
Charlie's Purpose
Four-year-old Charlie Schnarr of Jasper was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare type of... -
Group encourages all to read and share
Susan Gossett wants more people to be able to go to faraway places right in the comfort of their... -
Fundraiser launches for historical marker at ISP post
Out of all eight Indiana State Police posts created when ISP was formed in the 1930s, the Jasper... -
County sees 44 new COVID-19 cases
The Indiana State Department of Health reported Friday 44 new COVID-19 cases in Dubois County. -
Forest seeks info on Buffalo Springs area
The Hoosier National Forest seeks information from the public about an area south of Paoli in... -
County records 50 more COVID-19 cases
The Indiana State Department of Health reported Thursday 50 new COVID-19 cases in Dubois County. -
Jasper fire department celebrates 125 years
The Jasper Volunteer Fire Department celebrated its 125th anniversary Wednesday. -
County sees 52 new COVID-19 cases
The Indiana State Department of Health reported Wednesday 52 new COVID-19 cases in Dubois County.