WASHINGTON (MNI) – THe following are the changes in unadjusted
initial claims by state for the week ended February 5. Data for the
January 29 week is not yet available:

STATES WITH A DECREASE OF MORE THAN 1,000

State Change State Supplied Comment

FL -4,542 Fewer layoffs in the construction, trade,
service, and manufacturing industries, and
agriculture.
TX -3,657 Drop in claims caused by inclement weather
throughout the state, as well as fewer layoffs
in the insurance, real estate, trade, service,
and manufacturing industries.
SC -2,780 Fewer layoffs in the manufacturing industry.
TN -2,535 Fewer layoffs in the construction, trade, and
service industries.
GA -1,784 Fewer layoffs in the service and manufacturing
industries.
NY -1,718 Fewer layoffs in the construction, trade, and
transportation industries.
IL -1,713 No comment.
CA -1,694 No comment.
IN -1,501 Fewer layoffs in the automobile industry.
WI -1,336 No comment.
MO -1,259 Fewer layoffs in the trade and service
industries.
LA -1,139 No comment.
IA -1,061 No comment.
MA -1,027 Fewer layoffs in the construction industry.

STATES WITH AN INCREASE OF MORE THAN 1,000

State Change State Supplied Comment

NC +1,222 Layoffs in the construction and furniture
industries.
MI +2,693 No comment.

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