(WSIL) --Â Gov. Andy Beshear reported that the commonwealth just posted the lowest unemployment rate in state history.
According to the Kentucky Center for Statistics, Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary April 2022 unemployment rate was 3.9%, the lowest rate recorded since the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics began reporting state rates in 1976.
“Kentucky’s economy is absolutely on fire, and today’s report shows that continued success is benefiting Kentuckians across the commonwealth,� Gov. Beshear said. “We’ve secured our spot as a leader by establishing Kentucky as the capital for electric vehicle battery production and agritech. But even more important, we’re building a Kentucky where our people can create a better life through great jobs, world-class education opportunities, quality health care and strong infrastructure. We’re not just talking about building a better Kentucky � we’re doing it.�
