Press Release: Unemployment Rises in Massachusetts Amid Flat Job Growth
In May, Massachusetts experienced a noticeable rise in the unemployment rate, escalating to 4.8%, two-tenths of a percentage point increase from April, while the national rate remained steady at 4.2%. This marks the highest unemployment level in the state since September 2021, following a steady increase over the past two years, after hitting a low of 3.3% in April 2023. Despite this rising unemployment, both the state’s labor force and the participation rate of working-age residents grew last month, which typically contributes to a higher unemployment rate.
In related news, New Hampshire gunmaker Sig Sauer has gained legal protection amid mounting lawsuits regarding claims about the safety of its P320 pistol. A recently signed law by Republican Governor Kelly Ayotte complicates the process for taking gun manufacturers to court, specifically concerning safety features. This legislation was introduced in response to lawsuits from over 70 individuals, including law enforcement officers alleging that the pistol can discharge without pulling the trigger. Sig Sauer, however, denies these allegations, asserting the safety of its product. Critics argue that this law represents a unique exemption in liability for the gun industry.
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