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Louisiana added more than 20,000 jobs in 2024

By Nolan McKendry | The Center Square (The Center Square) − Louisiana’s economy continues to show steady growth, with over 20,000 jobs added in the past year, according to new data from the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. As of November 2024, the state’s seasonally adjusted total nonfarm employment reached 1,971,200 jobs, up by 20,600

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Ohio minimum wage to increase Jan. 1

By J.D. Davidson | The Center Square (The Center Square) – Ohioans working for minimum wage will get another Christmas present in a week. The state’s minimum wage rises by 25 cents on Jan. 1, going to $10.70 an hour to account for inflation. The current Ohio minimum wage for tipped employees is $5.25 per hour

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Over 2M Americans could see expanded Social Security benefits

By Morgan Sweeney | The Center Square (The Center Square) — Congress concluded a decades-long effort when it passed the bipartisan Social Security Fairness Act, a bill rolling back two provisions that cosponsor Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., said shortchanged government workers. Congress added the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset to the Social Security

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China Surpasses US as World’s Biggest Tourism Spender

By Georgia Konidari In 2023, Chinese tourists outspent their American counterparts by $46 billion, according to the latest United Nations Tourism report. Overall, China allocated $196 billion to international travel compared to $150 billion by U.S. travelers.  Despite industrywide complications stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, UN Tourism states international travel receipts — the amount of

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Can American Families Afford the Current Prices of Iconic Holiday Movie Homes?

By John Dealbreuin Christmas movies are perennial must-sees. From “Home Alone” to “Miracle on 34th Street,” these films showcase now-iconic homes where characters celebrate the season’s joys. We may dream of living in these houses, but could today’s average American afford to buy one of these homes? Several modern challenges hamper housing affordability, and residences

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