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The Mid-Atlantic region stands to slow this year but still cope fairly well. Employment growth in the Mid-Atlantic states will downshift from last year's strong gains but will be positive. A resurgence in healthcare hiring, which in many states started in earnest in 2023 as the pandemic’s severity waned, will continue to account for most of the job gains. Big investments from Amtrak’s $16 billion renovation of the Northeast Corridor line from D.C. to New York City should benefit the region.
