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Gov. Rick Snyder's statement regarding Michigan's unemployment rate dropping to 4.2 percent

June 14, 2017

Wednesday, June 14, 2017

LANSING, Mich. – Gov. Rick Snyder issued the following statement regarding today’s announcement that statewide unemployment dropped to 4.2 percent:

Statewide unemployment once again dropping below the national average is excellent news. These numbers should encourage all Michiganders to continue to work hard and keep our foot on the gas. We are moving forward on a great path toward our future. The state's continued commitment to workforce development along with the lowest unemployment rate our state has seen in nearly 17 years proves that.

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