Jindal, who loves to cite any survey that puts Louisiana in a favorable light, is likely to overlook the latest 24/7 findings which indicate the following for the state: The 24.6 percent of average weekly wage covered is lowest in the nation (the national average is 33 percent); The average weekly payout of $201 is second lowest; The 30 percent of unemployed who are receiving benefits is tied with Tennessee for fifth lowest (again, the national average was 45 percent); The 1.1 percent one-year job growth is 19th lowest; The state’s unemployment rate of 7 percent puts it in the middle of the pack at 25th lowest—but Louisiana is one of only a handful where the unemployment rate actually rose from the previous year. Even Mississippi, at 10th worst, ranks eight notches higher than Louisiana. WOW! thanks for the race to the bottom, Jindal!
Posted on: Mon, 29 Jul 2013 18:58:59 +0000
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