New Orleans has lost more jobs than any other large metropolitan area in the nation since 2000, according to a new report from The Data Center.
Household economic resilience in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina Read More »
Nearly two-thirds of members of the state’s largest teachers union oppose Gov. Jeff Landry’s teacher pay plan.
State teachers union opposes Gov. Landry’s teach pay plan Read More »
Gov. Jeff Landry’s plan to cut $168 million from public schools’ operating budgets to finance stipends for teachers and support staff is in legal limbo.
Legislature must do hard work to get teachers permanent raise Read More »
The AI gold rush is on, and with it a rush of data center construction across the country that comes with massive tax breaks from state and local governments.
Data center subsidies surge as states lose billions Read More »
Children in Louisiana continue to suffer from high rates of poverty, struggling families and poor health outcomes
Signs of progress in another dismal KIDS COUNT Read More »
The Louisiana Legislature concluded its regular session on Monday after three months marked by bitter fights over congressional redistricting and the right of New Orleans to run its own affairs
The number of Louisianans enrolled in Medicaid health insurance coverage has declined by nearly 200,000 people during the last 12 months. The joint state-federal program provides health coverage for people with low incomes and disabilities.
Nearly 200,000 Louisianans lose Medicaid coverage Read More »
