Emporia's jobless rate remained steady at 5.6 percent. This rate covers the period between January and February. Lyon County's unemployment rate slightly increased to 5.4 percent. These figures do not yet reflect recent company layoffs. The statewide jobless rate also held steady at 3.9 percent.
Emporia, Kansas
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