Local unemployment remains near state average

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The Janesville-Beloit area is leading the state in at least one aspect of an improving unemployment rate.  The Department of Workforce Development reports the region had the greatest decline in unemployment in August compared to a year ago.  The current unemployment rate is 4.3%, down .5% from last year.  The August rate remains unchanged from July.  State unemployment currently rests at 4%.