In-depth: Kansas City economy still year away from pre-pandemic levels
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Hiring signs are posted outside a gas station in Cranberry Township, Butler County, Pa., Wednesday, May 5, 2021. The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 473,000, a new pandemic low and the latest evidence that fewer employers are cutting jobs as consumers ramp up spending and more businesses reopen.
and last updated 2021-05-13 22:16:52-04
KANSAS CITY, Mo. â The Kansas City job market has bounced back remarkably well from the pandemic-fueled recession, which started a year ago, but it will be at least another year before the region returns to previous employment levels.