Center for Opportunity Policy
Louisiana’s Labor Market Improves but More Work to Do
With its rich cultural heritage and strategic location along the Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana boasts [...]
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Refusing the Right of First Refusal: A Path to Energy Affordability
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced that its priority for 2024 is to improve the [...]
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Louisiana Continues to Ease Government Restrictions on Work
Louisiana lawmakers demonstrated their commitment to reducing unnecessary government restrictions on work [...]
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“One Door” to Self-Sufficiency
The “One Door to Work” legislation, now part of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act [...]
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Federal Change Could Boost Louisiana Workforce
This op-ed was originally published by State Affairs and the April 17 edition of Beltway Beat. It can be [...]
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Crucial Legislation for Workforce and Social Services Passes U.S. House of Representatives
In a victory for state innovation and empowerment, the U.S. House of Representatives recently passed H.R. [...]
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Louisiana Economic Situation March 2024: Employment Declines by 16,000 Since March 2023
It’s Geaux Time in Louisiana. The potential changes in Baton Rouge to remove barriers to work and let [...]
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A Better Way to Work: Louisiana Embraces the One Door Solution
Louisiana is facing a workforce crisis. We have millions relying on safety net programs while employers [...]
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Employment Declines for the 7th Straight Month: Louisiana Economic Situation January 2024
Louisiana’s economy needs a comeback. While there are many reasons why, a major reason is that the state [...]
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