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Construction employment increased in 30 states in March as the industry expanded but at a slower pace than in February, according to an analysis by ��ѻ��ý of America of Labor Department data. Association officials cautioned, however, that many states remain vulnerable to construction cutbacks from newly enacted and proposed decreases in federal funding for infrastructure. “A majority of states are adding jobs month by month and year-over-year,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “The expansion appears poised to continue for residential and private nonresidential construction. But investment in infrastructure and public buildings is still on a downward path. That will keep employment down in states with a large federal presence.” He added that construction employment nationwide rose for the 10th consecutive month in March, by 18,000, following an increase of 49,000 in February. Read the full press release . The news was covered by , the , , , , , , , , , , , , (again), , , , , , (again), (again), , , , , , (again), , , , , , , , , (again), and .