Business
US jobless claims tick up to 745,000 as layoffs remain high
By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits edged ... Read more
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Business
US jobless claims at 730K, still high but fewest in 3 months
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply ... Read more
Local News
Virus is double trouble for economy
Louisiana’s top economist said Friday that the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent stay-at-home order issued mid-March, along with the ... Read more
Editorials
Continued job growth should be celebrated
One reason the Lake Charles region should be celebrating is its continued job growth. For more than seven ... Read more
Editorials
Continued job growth should be celebrated
The American Press One reason the Lake Charles region should be celebrating is its continued job growth. For ... Read more
National News
US weekly requests for jobless aid up 2,000 to 234,000
The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Slightly more Americans applied for jobless aid last week. Despite the small ... Read more