11:30 LRN Newscast Oct 12

Thirty percent of small business owners nationwide say inflation is their single most important problem. NFIB State Director Dawn McVea says the federal government said the record-high inflation would only be temporary, but it’s stuck around for the whole year

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McVea says the national survey also found that 46 percent of owners reported job openings that were hard to fill.

The state Department of Insurance has approved a rate increase of 63 percent for customers of the state-run insurer of last resort, Louisiana Citizens. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says it was a necessary decision, as required by state law but nevertheless he says it was…:

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A survey finds travelers are making new arrangements this holiday season as prices continue to rise because of inflation. Whitney Thomas has more…

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According to All Home Connections, the most searched for Halloween costume this year in Louisiana is a witch. They believe the release of Hocus Pocus 2 is responsible for its popularity. In Texas and Arkansas cat costumes top the list and in Mississippi, you’ll see plenty of Elvis costumes. They might want to consider giving trick-or-treaters peanut butter and banana sandwiches this year instead of chocolate.