By Brian Duggan
Despite the majority of states experiencing a decline in their unemployment rates, Nevada's jobless rate increased to another record high in April, according to a state report released today.
Unemployment in Nevada grew to 13.7 percent in April, up from 13.4 percent in March. In Carson City, the jobless rate held steady at 13.4 percent. That amounts to 193,000 out of work Nevadans. Statewide unemployment in April 2009 was 11 percent.
The Las Vegas area hit a record-breaking 14.2 percent unemployment rate last month while the Reno-Sparks area grew to 13.5 percent, up from 13.3 percent in March.
“While the consensus may be that the recession is nearing the end, employment has not begun to show any signs of real improvement,” said Bill Anderson, the chief economist for the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation. “News on the employment front remains unsettling, especially for those still struggling to find work in this down economy”.
While job losses are moderating, Anderson said a surge in permanent hiring remains elusive. Link
