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The Michigan regional unemployment rates were down a bit in August, according to a report. The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget said not-seasonally adjusted jobless rates were down in 13 of 18 labor markets in August.
Unemployment rates ranged from 3.7 to 5.8 percent during the month. The Battle Creek metro area saw the most pronounced over-the-month rate decline according to the MDTMB.
For the state, 59 of 83 counties throughout Michigan had unemployment rate reductions. Dating back to last year at this time, jobless rates fell in 71 Michigan counties as well.
