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Pennsylvania unemployment dips to 4.3% as state expands rural career program

State moves to expand assistance programs and boost funding for disability employment services while proposing a minimum wage increase.

Published Apr 3, 2026, 9:54 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate dipped to 4.3% in January. The state is working on expanding assistance programs and hoping to boost funding for disability employment services.