New unemployment claims in Baton Rouge rose in the first week of November, after sharply dropping at the end of October. More than 960 initial claims were filed in East Baton Rouge Parish during the week ending Nov. 7, according to the latest figures from the Louisiana Workforce Commission. The filings are 30% higher than
Baton Rouge initial unemployment claims spike 30% last week
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