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States that instituted more severe COVID-19 lockdowns have put a drag on recovery in a labor market desperate for hires.
Lockdown States Drag Down Overburdened Labor Market
Pedestrians walk past a Now Hiring sign in Arlington, Virginia, on March 16, 2022. Stefani Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images
Petr Svab
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Petr Svab
reporter
Petr Svab is a reporter covering New York. Previously, he covered national topics including politics, economy, education, and law enforcement.
