Buckeye Reporter

Rea S. Hederman Jr., executive director of the Economic Research Center and vice president of policy at The Buckeye Institute, has shared insights on Ohio's latest jobs report. The report, released by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, highlights a positive trend in the state's employment statistics for October.

"In October, Ohio’s unemployment rate fell from 4.5 to 4.3 percent, and the labor force participation rate climbed to 62.5 percent, indicating that more Ohioans are looking for work and finding jobs," said Hederman. He noted that this performance stands out against the national average, which experienced a static unemployment rate and a decline in labor force participation.

The private sector in Ohio showed significant growth with an addition of 6,100 new jobs in October. Furthermore, September's job numbers were revised upward by 200 additional private-sector jobs, marking two consecutive months of robust job growth in the state.

Hederman also suggested that as Ohio’s General Assembly reconvenes, lawmakers have an opportunity to further enhance economic opportunities by "removing regulatory barriers and reducing government red tape—a great way to end a legislative session and help Ohio’s businesses and workers."