Alabama's unemployment claims rose last week

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Alabama saw a rise in unemployment claims last week, indicating a potential increase in layoffs within the state. The U.S. Department of Labor reported that initial unemployment claims in Alabama reached 2,325 for the week ending June 21, up from 2,045 the previous week. Nationally, claims decreased to 236,000. While Alabama's claims rose, Vermont experienced the largest percentage increase, and Minnesota saw the largest percentage drop in new claims.


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