Nearly all major industries in Louisiana added jobs over the past year, signaling momentum for a stronger future, according to a recent report from Leaders for a Better Louisiana. The organization’s first-quarter 2026 economic update highlights encouraging trends across the state’s economy and communities. Louisiana added nearly 23,000 jobs in 2025, ranking third in the
Gaining momentum: Louisiana climbs to No. 3 in the South for job growth
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