19 states (including the largest, CA) have fewer private sector jobs today than before the pandemic in Feb '20; think of that - almost 6 and a half years later and no progress...

This really is amazing: 19 states (including the largest, CA) have fewer private sector jobs today than before the pandemic in Feb '20; think of that - almost 6 and a half years later and no progress... pic.twitter.com/5UDLewAjAf

— E.J. Antoni, Ph.D. (@RealEJAntoni) July 25, 2026