Louisiana’s diverse economy—ranging from health- care to manufacturing—offers high-paying career oppor- tunities. Yet, the state faces serious workforce challeng- es, ranking 46th in employment rate with less than 60% labor force participation and over 110,000 job openings each month. Additionally, a significant portion of the population lives below the poverty line. Despite numer- ous assistance programs, Louisiana has lacked a …

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Louisiana Treasurer John Fleming believes Gov. Jeff Landry is orchestrating an elec- tion scheme in an attempt to have Congresswoman Julia Let- low beat U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy in the 2026 Senate race only for Landry to eventually land in the Senate himself. The maneuvers and friction among many of the state’s top Republicans promise to elevate Louisiana’s 2026 Senate …