Brand new unemployment numbers for Nevada show a bit of change across the board.
According to the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation Nevada's unemployment rate fell from 11.7% in April to 11.6% in May.
The Reno/Sparks rate climbed one-tenth of a percent to 11.5%. Carson City's unemployment rate dropped to 11.7%.
The areas with the highest and lowest rates in the state did not change much either.
In Lyon County it dropped to 15.1% and Elko's already-low rate fell to 6.1%.
Governor Sandoval released this statement: "I am encouraged by this month's jobs report. With another month of positive news, we are beginning to see several sectors of our economy grow. While these are strong signs, we must continue to help our economy strengthen by cultivating new businesses and expanding those already here."
Sen. Dean Heller (R) released this statement: "While a lower unemployment rate in Nevada is welcome news, I remain concerned about our struggling economy. My goal in the Senate is to promote policies that create jobs. With Nevada leading the nation in unemployment for the past 32 months, I do not believe that the private sector is ‘doing fine.' Washington should focus on common-sense policies that give our job creators the necessary tools to provide for long-term economic growth. Families all across the Silver State have been waiting far too long for solutions during these tough times. Congress needs to give our nation the economic certainty needed to create good-paying jobs so hardworking Nevadans will be able to provide for their families and achieve the career success they deserve."
Sen. Harry Reid (D) released this statement: "While the continued decline in our state's unemployment rate is encouraging, we must continue to create good paying middle class jobs to strengthen Nevada's economy. I will continue to work to help strengthen Nevada's small businesses and as President Obama said yesterday, build on the investments in education, clean energy, innovation, and infrastructure that we have made over the past few years. These investments will create an economy that's built not from the top down, but from a growing middle class. The Senate will soon take up a small businesses jobs bill that will give Nevada's small business a tax cut to encourage hiring. The legislation also provides new tax credits to small businesses that increase their payrolls and faster write-offs for those that invest in new equipment. Giving Nevada small businesses the flexibility to hire more workers will help to expand our state's middle class. I hope my Republican colleagues will join with us to pass this important bill. I will continue to work every day to put Nevadans back to work."
The national unemployment rate rose slightly to 8.2%.
