Jobless Rate Rose in 28 States in June

The unemployment rate increased in 28 states in June, reflecting the rise in the national rate to 9.2% from 9.1% over the month, the Labor Department said Friday.

While 14 states saw their unemployment rate hold steady, eight logged decreases.

The U.S. economy added 18,000 jobs in June—and a monthly average of just 21,500 over the past two months—a sluggish pace that has raised questions about the ...