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Oil Prices Heading for $100 a Barrel - How it Affects Louisiana
A Louisiana economist believes "$100 a barrel oil" is in our future. Here's how that price could affect your life in Louisiana.
South Louisiana Project Promises to Deliver More Than 1,000 Jobs
Venture Global has announced plans to build yet another liquified natural gas facility in South Louisiana. More than 1,000 direct and indirect jobs are expected to be created.
UPS Plans on Hiring a Thousand People in Louisiana
If you look good in brown you could be rolling in the green. UPS has announced plans to hire thousands of seasonal employees.
Louisiana Gas Prices Now Topping $3, Expected to Go Higher
What's causing the rise in Louisiana gas prices and does this mean good news for South Louisiana's Oil Patch?
Trucker Shortage Could Impact Holiday Celebrations in Louisiana
A truck driver shortage could leave store shelves and under the Christmas Tree looking a little bare this year.
Video Game Developer Announces Plans to Open Louisiana Studio
High tech and high paying jobs are coming to Louisiana via a new video game studio.
Doctors Agree Vacations Are Essential for Good Mental Health
Calling in "well" is becoming more widely accepted as a way to battle job fatigue and burnout.
U. S. Adds a Solid 850,000 Jobs as Economy Extends Its Gains
It's a sign that companies may be having an easier time finding enough workers to fill open jobs.
Proposed Plant Would Create Over 125 Jobs in Iberia Parish
The plant would turn sugar cane waste into biofuels for the European and Asian markets.
Canadian Company to Build New Lumber Mill in South Louisiana
The mill will generate 130 direct jobs with an average annual salary of $60,000.
Governor Edwards Considering Ending Enhanced Unemployment Benefit
A study has been commissioned to determine if and when Louisiana should end enhanced unemployment benefits for job seekers.
Louisiana Virtual Job Fair Seeks to Place Tech Professionals
Information Technology jobs highlight today's last day of virtual job fairs from the Louisiana Workforce Commission.
Virtual Job Fair to Focus on Louisiana Transportation Jobs Today
The Louisiana Workforce Commission currently boasts more than 20,000 job postings currently available on its "hire site".
Virtual Job Fair Focuses on Louisiana Healthcare Workers Today
If you're looking for positions in Healthcare today is your day. Tomorrow the focus switches to Hospitality and Tourism jobs.
A Week of Virtual Job Fairs Highlight Louisiana Workforce Week
The Louisiana Workforce Commission is hosting virtual job fairs every day this week. Here are the details on how to sign up free of charge.
FEMA Seeks Hurricane Victims to Hire as Temporary Employees
Victims of last year's storms can get paid to help others recover. FEMA has temporary jobs they are hiring for right now.
Louisiana Group Calls for End to Enhanced Unemployment Benefits
At least one other state has eliminated federal unemployment benefits and replaced them with a hiring bonus to incentivize workers to get back on the job.
Staffing Shortages Hamper Louisiana Restaurants Pandemic Recovery
A shortage of workers in Louisiana restaurants is being blamed on government pandemic policies.
Louisiana's Unemployment Rate Lowest Since Before COVID Pandemic
Louisiana's unemployment rate in February fell by 0.5 percentage points from January to 7.1%. That's the lowest since March 2020 when the rate was 5.3%.