Governor Mike Pence spoke on social media Friday about Indiana’s new employment numbers.
He pointed out Indiana’s unemployment rate remained consistent in September at 4.5 percent. That marks a 3.9 percent drop since January of 2013. Last month was the 15th month in a row that Indiana has recorded private-sector employment above the previous peak level in March 2000.
The numbers from the September employment report demonstrate once again that we have the right strategies in Indiana for #AStateThatWorks
— Governor Mike Pence (@GovPenceIN) October 21, 2016
Pence says Indiana has have worked diligently to maintain a business climate that encourages job creation and economic growth.
We’re grateful to every company that chooses to start or expand operations here, and thankful for a Hoosier workforce that is second to none
— Governor Mike Pence (@GovPenceIN) October 21, 2016
He calls the numbers a demonstration that once again, the right strategies are in place right now for Indiana.