economy

The Pelican Institute in Louisiana is calling for major changes to help Louisiana's economy and spur growth.

The only state that was ahead of Louisiana was Texas

With kids heading back to school over the next couple of weeks, parents are already beginning to see the struggle in their wallet.

So, if it seems like life has been more expensive for you over the last year - you're probably right.

While most of the country is enjoying an economic boost (average of 2.1%), Louisiana showed a .2% decline in 2017.

LSU Economist Dr. Scott says JBE's numbers aren't so rosy in areas where the construction industry has slowed.

Since the retail giant built the wage increases into their $7 billion plan to invest into itself, the raises will not affect the company's bottom line.

Ah, the good old days.  The days when you could expect a yearly performance review and a nice uptick in pay for a job well done.  The days when you got a nice bonus at the annual office Christmas party.  The Great Recession of 2008 ended all that...

It seems like every few weeks we are getting news that another business is closing down in Shreveport-Bossier. Whether it be a local place or a national chain, it seems that some places just can't survive in the area.

Seems like everything you hear about the economy in Shreveport/Bossier is bad.  The GM plant closed in 2012 and has not been redeveloped as promised.  In the past few weeks it was revealed that Louisiana has the highest sales tax rate in the entire nation...