Economic activity in the Washington area has picked up in the past year as fiscal headwinds have lessened and public sector employment has risen slightly after nearly three years of contraction. The healthcare and private education sector has continued to grow rapidly and should help the region diversify away from its reliance on federal spending.

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Published semi-annually, M&T Bank's Local Economic Reports provide analysis of key economic and financial trends in the 12 major market areas within M&T's retail footprint.

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