On Monday night, Mayor LaToya Cantrell announced the 2019 Mardi Gras Clean-Up Operations Job Fair.
Category: Economy
Economic Disparity: Is It Hurting New Orleans Business?
January 1, 2019The City of New Orleans 2018 disparity study examined if there is a level playing field for minority and women-owned businesses in City contracts. There isn’t.
Study Finds Rampant Inequality in New Orleans Hotel Industry Wages
December 29, 2018According to new figures released by The Data Center on Friday, people of color are disproportionately hired for positions that pay less than $15/hr.
Louisiana House GOP Actions Could Prevent Teacher Pay Raises
December 17, 2018Louisiana House Republican leaders say that they’re taking a conservative financial stance by refusing to change the state’s income forecast. But what they may accomplish is ruining Governor John Bel Edward’s plan to include a pay raise for public teachers in next year’s budget proposal.
Louisiana Businesses Lost $85 Million Due to Trump’s Tariffs
December 15, 2018At a town hall in Lafayette on Thursday, former Congressman Charles Boustany outlined just how much the tariffs put in place by the Trump administration are costing Louisiana.
In a Network of Lines that Enlace
December 14, 2018A new liquid natural gas (LNG) terminal and pipeline is planned for Plaquemines Parish, just south of New Orleans
Four Historic Trees
December 1, 2018A look into the arguments against the proposed affordable housing development in the Bywater.
The Marijuana Economy – Good for Everyone?
December 1, 2018Economics is always a tricky subject. When we’re talking about the economic implications of marijuana legalization, things get even trickier. There’s no doubt that states who have legalized marijuana are making money. But who is benefiting from all of that new cash flow? Who gets access to those lucrative new business opportunities? Cannabis Legalization – […]
Gentrification and Tourism: Short Term Rentals in New Orleans
December 1, 2018In less than a decade Airbnb has changed everything on the rental landscape because of its easy interface and booking transactions.
New Orleans Is the South’s New Tech Hub – But At What Cost?
November 26, 2018New Orleans has long been known for its food, its culture, and its hospitality. Now the Big Easy is developing a new reputation: as a tech hub.
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