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Dec 2, 2022
OPINION: LOUISIANA ECONOMIC SITUATION NOVEMBER 2022
Written By Vance Finn - Chief Economist @ The Pelican Institute for Public Policy Key Point: Louisiana’s labor market looks okay on the...
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Nov 30, 2022
Bollinger moves its executives into key positions at newly acquired Mississippi operations
Bollinger Shipyards, the Lockport-based shipbuilder, has put several of its own executives in charge of running the loss-making Halter...
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Nov 29, 2022
Entergy named a top utility in economic development for 15 years
NEW ORLEANS – Entergy Louisiana and Entergy New Orleans remained major players for economic growth for the region by working closely with...
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Nov 29, 2022
Louisiana projected GDP drop means job growth also likely to slow in 2023
Most of Louisiana’s nine major metro areas are expected to see more job growth than initially expected through the rest of the year, but...
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Nov 24, 2022
US consumer confidence falls in November for 2nd month
U.S. consumer confidence fell for the second straight month in November amid ongoing high inflation, rising interest rates, and layoffs...
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Nov 21, 2022
Report: Gains Expected for Oil And Gas Jobs
Louisiana and Texas are expected to gain thousands of oil and gas jobs in the coming months, though employment numbers likely won’t...
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Nov 17, 2022
Op-Ed: Louisiana’s Taxes Need an Overhaul
Louisiana has many of the right characteristics for families to flourish. This includes abundant natural resources and thriving...
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Nov 15, 2022
Losing people, losing jobs: Forecast projects rural Louisiana's 'funk' to worsen
Population declines will continue to drive a years-long economic slide in Louisiana's rural areas, and the 29 parishes outside the...
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