The mayor of New Orleans is seeking federal assistance on security plans. Andrew Greenstein reports.
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The Committee of 100’s (C100) year-end economic report says wages statewide have increased 25-percent since 2019. CEO Adam Knapp says the Meta data center in Richland Parish is one of the most significant economic development deals in the country. He says it demonstrates progress, with not only new jobs, but also with well-paying jobs.
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A magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck near Mooringsport in Caddo Parish, this morning. It follows another 3.0 magnitude earthquake reported late Sunday in the same region. U.S. Geological Survey Research Geophysicist Thomas Pratt says the number of tremors in the area increased and is due to oil and gas companies injecting fluid into the earth which increases pressure and expands faults. When asked about future tremors, Pratt says….
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The new year means changes to the state’s unemployment laws. The number of consecutive weeks a person can receive unemployment payments has decreased from 26 weeks to 12 to 20 weeks depending on the state’s unemployment rate. Robert Wooley with the Louisiana Workforce Commission says the state is also cracking down on unemployment fraud and will pursue legal action in certain cases…