Center for Opportunity Policy
Applications Open for Pelican Leadership Academy
This experience is designed to inform, educate and connect the emerging and experienced leaders in [...]
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Initial Unemployment Claims Spike Following Bar Closures
After faint signs of hope of economic recovery in recent weeks, the decision to shut down bars for the [...]
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Some Good News in Latest Jobs Numbers, But Will They Hold?
Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its latest state-by-state jobs numbers, which [...]
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July Sees Major Spike in Louisiana Unemployment Claims
Following the revelation that Louisiana suffered one of the worst Q1 economic declines in the nation, [...]
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Louisiana Economy Suffers One of Worst Declines in the Nation
Due to the damage caused by COVID-19 and government shutdowns, it’s been clear that no state was going to [...]
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While National Economy is Improving, Much of Louisiana is Still Lagging
Just in time for the Independence Day Holiday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released some good [...]
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Louisiana Wages Dropped by Nearly $500 Million in First Quarter
The Bureau of Economic Analysis’ (BEA) latest report, which showed that Louisiana personal income grew in [...]
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Louisiana Continues Making Progress on Criminal Justice Reform
by Joshua Levine Since the passage of bold bipartisan criminal justice reforms in 2017, Louisiana’s [...]
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Louisiana Economy Appears Stuck in Neutral
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) recently reported that America gained 2.5 million jobs in the month [...]
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