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The Construction Industry Employs Just 4.5% of Mississippi Workers, 5th Lowest in the U.S.

May 1, 2024

More than a decade after the Great Recession, employment within the construction sector continues to lag behind pre-recession levels. Following the housing market crash in 2008, co…

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The Construction Industry Employs Just 4.5% of Mississippi Workers, 5th Lowest in the U.S.

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