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Construction employment increased in 30 states between January and February while 19 states added construction jobs during the past 12 months, Â鶹ÊÓƵreported in an analysis of state employment data released by the Labor Department. Â鶹ÊÓƵcautioned, however, that it is too early to tell whether the relatively positive report reflects improving economic conditions or the benefit of warmer weather much of the country experienced in February. The news was covered by , , , , and . Read more .