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Louisiana reaches 2 million jobs as construction boom fuels economic growth
Louisiana's economy reached 2.01 million nonfarm jobs in May 2026, marking four consecutive months above the 2 million mark. The growth is attributed to a construction boom driving economic expansion in the second quarter of 2026.
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