State unemployment stays 4.0 percent in May, area rates increase slightly

The statewide seasonallyadjusted unemployment rate remained at 4.0 percent from April to May, equal to the national unemployment rate, according to the Texas Workforce Commission.

Fayette and eight surrounding counties all saw slight upticks in their rates (not seasonally adjusted) last month. With an increase of one-tenth of a percent in May, Fayette County’s unemployment rate came in at 3.0 perce…