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Kentucky released county unemployment data for February 2026, with Woodford County posting the state's lowest rate at 3.3 percent while Wolfe County had the highest at 11.1 percent. The state's overall seasonally adjusted rate was 4.2 percent.
The Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet announced its May meeting schedule for various workforce and education boards, with all meetings open to the public and available in-person or virtually.
Kentucky's unemployment rate fell to 4.2% in February 2026, but the improvement came as workers left the labor force entirely rather than finding jobs, according to the state's latest employment report.
Kentucky released January 2026 unemployment data showing improvement across all 120 counties, with Woodford County posting the state's lowest jobless rate at 3.2% and Fayette County at 3.5%.
Kentucky's January 2026 unemployment rate matched the national figure at 4.3 percent, improving slightly from December but economists cautioned the decline reflected labor force contraction rather than robust job creation.
The Kentucky Workforce Innovation Board announced a public meeting scheduled for April 23, serving as an advisory board to the Governor on workforce training and development.
Kentucky's 2025 unemployment rate of 4.6% exceeded the national average of 4.3%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics, with the state's labor market showing weakness throughout the year as manufacturing jobs declined significantly.
Ancra Cargo's Hebron facility has earned Kentucky's Voluntary Protection Partnership certification, recognizing it as the state's 12th company and 20th site to achieve the highest workplace safety honor.
Kentucky's Education and Labor Cabinet has announced its March meeting schedule for various state agencies and advisory boards, with all meetings open to the public and multiple options for virtual and in-person attendance.