Louisiana Radio Network News. I’m Erik Piccoli…
Unemployment in Louisiana is returning to pre-pandemic claims but some 85,000 have not returned to the workforce. Brooke Thorington has more from the US Secretary of Labor.
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And November consumer prices jumped 6.8 percent compared to last year. LSU economist, Dr. Loren Scott says the current Federal Reserve policy that’s pumping more money into the system, coupled with the amount of money the federal government is spending likely dashes any hope for a short-term dance with rising inflation.
Scott talks about what he says is the inflationary impact of a very accommodating monetary policy by the Federal Reserve as being a major cause for rising prices.
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I’m Erik Piccoli
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The Thanksgiving weekend was one of the deadliest with 15 crashes responsible for 26 fatalities. DOTD spokesperson Rodney Mallett says after reviewing data from law enforcement a majority of the traffic fatalities were caused by speeding, impaired, or distracted driving all of which are preventable.

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A disturbing factor in the number of fatal crashes in Louisiana Mallett says is the lack of seatbelt usage.
And today is election day for 34 parishes, consisting of local matters, municipal runoffs, some tax proposals, and gaming for St. Tammany Parish. Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin says that several of the races will be decided in Orleans parish.
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Ardoin says don’t forget to bring your ID along with your umbrella. Polls open at 7 am
I’m Erik Piccoli