Originally published: . Volume 10, No. 7. Source pages: 3.
In a June 25 press release, Gov. John Bel Edwards highlighted news of Louisiana’s strong personal income growth from the Bureau of Economic Analysis today. This news comes as Louisiana experiences its lowest unemployment in 11 years and highest GDP ever. Personal income grew by four percent, faster than the national average — including Texas. Gov. Edwards said, "… our state is better off than it was years ago.
In related news, Southern Business & Development magazine ranked Louisiana No. 2 for securing the best economic development performance in the South. The magazine tracked the most significant capital investment and job-creation projects across the South.
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