United States Census Bureau
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- Growth isn’t solving Ascension’s labor shortage
Ascension Parish's population has grown by over 8,600 residents since 2020, but employers report ongoing difficulties in recruiting qualified workers, particularly in industrial and security sectors. Challenges include candidates failing drug tests, background checks, and failing to meet hiring standards, despite strong job demand and population increases.
- Blue-state tax burden fuels Americans fleeing to Republican-led southern states
Americans are leaving high-tax blue states for lower-cost Republican-led states, reshaping the country's economy and political map. The migration trend suggests that Americans prefer historically Republican economic policies. Red states like Texas and Florida are gaining residents and businesses due to their favorable fiscal policies.
- Blue-state tax burden fuels Americans fleeing to Republican-led southern states
Americans are leaving high-tax blue states for lower-cost Republican-led states, reshaping the country's economy and political map. The migration trend suggests that Americans prefer historically Republican economic policies. Red states like Texas and Florida are gaining residents and businesses due to their favorable fiscal policies.