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Utah sees employment boost in September

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SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Employment in nonfarm and private sectors in Utah increased in September, boosting the state's employment numbers. According to the monthly report from the Utah Department of Workforce Services (DWS), nonfarm payroll employment increased by 1.4% across the past 12 months, adding over 25,200 jobs to the state's economy.

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