The Brief The number of people applying for unemployment is increasing in certain states, according to data collected by WalletHub. The top three states that saw the biggest increase were Connecticut, Tennessee and D.C. Despite the number of available jobs fluctuating from month to month, it seems the number of people who are submitting unemployment claims is steadily increasing in certain states, according to WalletHub data. Take a look at the states where unemployment claims are increasing the most:Dig deeper:The states that saw the biggest increase in unemployment claims were Connecticut, Tennessee, the District of Columbia, and Nebraska. WalletHub’s data also shows blue states are seeing bigger increases than red states.