Ohio adds jobs but jobless rate unchanged
Ohio’s unemployment rate remain unchanged for the third consecutive month in September, at 5.4%, as the latest COVID-19 surge waned and students returned to classrooms.
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Jobless claims reach new low
New claims for unemployment benefits in Ohio and around the nation fell to pandemic-era lows last week, evidence that layoffs are declining as companies hold onto workers.
Ohio health chief says latest COVID surge is leveling off
Ohio health leaders are expressing cautious optimism about the COVID-19 pandemic and the holidays.
Unemployment claims tick upward
The number of Ohioans filing claims for unemployment benefits inched upward last week after two weeks of declines.
Anti-vaccine bill could be dead
The Republican speaker of the Ohio House has once again put the brakes on a GOP bill restricting employers’ ability to require that workers receive the coronavirus vaccine.
Jobless claims drop more than 50%
The number of Ohioans collecting unemployment benefits plummeted last week, reflecting the end of a federal pandemic relief program and a continuing economic recovery.
Domestic violence deaths up 62% during COVID lockdown
Deaths linked to domestic violence continued to rise in Ohio during the pandemic.
State doubles vaccine incentive scholarship
Registration begins Monday for the Ohio’s latest vaccine incentive program.
Columbus outdoor dining program extended again
As the delta variant of the coronavirus causes an upturn in cases of COVID-19, the city of Columbus is extending its outdoor seating pilot program for bars and restaurants.
Layoffs show signs of slowing in Ohio
The number of Ohioans filing for unemployment benefits dropped last week but remains above the pandemic-era low set two months ago.