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Drew WilsonSeptember 10, 2015

The Sunshine State added 15,100 private sector jobs in August, placing third among all states, according to a report released Thursday by payroll company ADP. ADP estimates 14,300 of the new jobs went into service industries, with goods-producing industries adding the other 800 jobs. The industry breakdown puts 3,700 new jobs in trade, transportation and […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 3, 2015

Gov. Rick Scott certainly didn’t waste any time touting July’s job growth numbers. According to new Bureau of Labor Statistics data, Florida’s private sector job growth rate was the highest among the 10 most populous states for July. “It is clear that our state is the best place to live the American Dream. I am excited […]

Drew WilsonAugust 12, 2015

The July ADP Regional Employment Report estimates Florida added 13,700 jobs for the month, with most new jobs in the service-producing sector. The report pegs the Sunshine State as the second-best performer in the South, with Texas taking the top spot after adding 15,500 last month. Nationally, California had the biggest gain at 27,600 jobs. The […]

Marc YachtFebruary 18, 2015

Debates are often driven by data, and each side of the issue will find figures supporting its position. Can such rhetoric be trusted? No! The misuse of data can be shown with job growth claims on both sides of the aisle. Unemployment rates top the list of voter concerns. In Democratic states the Ds will […]

Guest AuthorJuly 15, 2014

While job growth has remained lackluster during the economic recovery, the construction industry and other highly skilled trades are facing a shortage of qualified workers that threatens the future of the industry. The construction industry alone will face a shortage of 1.6 million workers by 2022, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Thankfully, Congress […]

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