First-time unemployment claims dropping slightly across the board in Louisiana. Figures from the state labor department show initial claims falling by 136 for the week ending February 18 from the previous week.
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First-time claims for unemployment insurance in Louisiana has dropped. Just over 400 less initial claims were filed for the week ending Jan. 14 than from the previous week's total.
The Louisiana labor department says first time claims for unemployment insurance are down. Initial claims fell nearly 10% for the week ending Nov. 12th compared to the week before.