jobs and opportunity
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 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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Despite Signs of Improvement, Louisiana Economy Still Lagging
As Louisiana begins moving into Phase 2 of reopening from the COVID-19 shutdown, there are faint glimmers [...]
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An Unprecedented Memorial Day in Louisiana
Memorial Day is about remembering those who gave their lives to defend this great country we all love. [...]
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Pelican Responds to State Plan to Reopen Louisiana’s Economy
Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Louisiana will begin implementing Phase 1 of the federal [...]
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New Louisiana Unemployment Claims Continue to Climb
Soon after the Louisiana legislature was gaveled back into session, a tense debate began over whether the [...]
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Pelican Unveils Policy Solutions to Get Louisiana Working in the Aftermath of COVID-19
Today, the Pelican Institute released its Get Louisiana Working Policy Solutions. This plan outlines [...]
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Nearly a Quarter of Louisiana’s Labor Force has Filed for Unemployment
While Gov. John Bel Edwards unexpectedly postponed the phased reopening of Louisiana’s economy to May 15, [...]
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Louisiana Initial Unemployment Claims Top 440,000
On Monday, Governor John Bel Edwards extended the statewide stay-at-home order to May 15. Meanwhile, the [...]
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