News release: “A new report released today by the Joint Economic Committee (JEC) provides a snapshot of the current economic climate in each state, offering policy makers easy access to the major economic indicators in all 50 states and the District of Columbia in the areas of jobs, unemployment, personal earnings and housing. Understanding the Economy: State-by-State Snapshots offers a gauge of the economic landscape of each state, allowing for quick comparisons with other states and to the overall U.S. economy.”