State jobless rates remain stable in June as men’s World Cup helps in some areas

By: Tim Henderson

Outlets: Stateline

Published: July 21, 2026

Words: 466

Last Updated: 4 weeks, 2 days ago

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State unemployment rates in June were little changed in a month in which some hoped for a boost from World Cup-related tourism and socializing. That failed to materialize nationally, but some states saw a positive effect from fans.

Texas saw a bump in jobs after hosting matches in Houston, while New York and New Jersey saw jumps in hotel revenue and more spending in bars and restaurants, according to a statement this week …

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