Unemployment
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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A year later: Where are we?
by Eric Peterson, director of the Pelican Center for Technology and Innovation Policy This week is a [...]
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State Job Numbers Are No Cause for Celebration
As Louisianans celebrate a vastly different kind of Mardi Gras this year, the latest economic data shows [...]
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2021 starts with a whimper
by Eric Peterson, director of the Pelican Center for Technology and Innovation Policy The New Year’s [...]
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Despite hiccups, Louisiana economy slowly moving forward
by Eric Peterson, Director of Policy As 2020 winds down, I can’t help but reflect on the difficulties [...]
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Unemployment Fraud in Louisiana?
Two weeks ago, it appeared as though the Louisiana economy was once again headed for darker times. As [...]
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Governor Edwards Adds New Economic Restrictions, Pelican Statement
Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Louisiana is returning to Phase 2 of the state’s COVID-19 [...]
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Damage of Louisiana’s Shutdown Becoming Clearer
As the Louisiana legislature debates adding checks and balances to the state’s emergency powers, reports [...]
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New Report Reveals Extent of Damage from COVID-19 and Shutdowns
Current methods for collecting economic data causes a disconnect between what people are actually feeling [...]
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