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Governor Joe Lombardo issues statement on Nevada employment

Governor Joe Lombardo highlights Nevada’s September 2026 jobs report, noting record nonfarm employment and a 4.7% unemployment rate, the lowest since early 2020.

Nevada Governor's Office

CARSON CITY, Nev. — Today, Governor Joe Lombardo released the following statement on Nevada’s September 2026 economic report from the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR):

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