Why Trump's claim of falling food stamp use might not mean the economy is improving

A range of factors can influence the number of people receiving food stamp benefits in the short-term outside of improvements ...

US filings for jobless benefits remained in historically healthy range during government shutdown

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits for the week ending Nov. 15 fell by 8,000 from the previous week to ...

Georgia labor commissioner announces overhaul of department operations

The centerpiece of the modernization effort is a planned replacement of the state's unemployment insurance system, scheduled ...

Department of Labor spending $46 million to modernize unemployment insurance system

ATLANTA — The Georgia Labor Department is embarking on a $46 million modernization effort to overhaul its unemployment ...

22 States in or Near a Recession Right Now — and What It Means for Residents

Find out which 25 states are in or near a recession and learn what this economic slowdown could mean for residents and their ...