Unemployment claims down on Maui but up on Molokai

370

New unemployment claims filed on Maui for the week ending May 15, a 33 percent decrease compared to the same time last year

New unemployment claims filed on Molokai, a 43 percent increase

$37.3 million

Federal stimulus money received by the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism as of March 30

$446,964

Amount the department has spent

Sources: Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, Honolulu Advertiser