economy

Mississippi ranks near the bottom for the size of its tech industry. But despite its shortcomings, some believe the state is not far from its own tech boom.

Small businesses, like The Little House in New Orleans, are a common target for cyber crimes. Experts say social media companies should do more to stop them.

The state wants to switch its focus from job numbers to higher salaries.

State leaders have lauded the beginning of two new projects, but some industry experts said they come with big power demands and few permanent jobs.

The future of millions of dollars in funding to help low-income Louisiana residents access solar energy has grown increasingly uncertain as the Trump administration attempts to slash grant programs awarded under its predecessor.

The majority of families surveyed reported needing child care to be able to work.

Certain New Orleans businesses are making a windfall off the event.

President Joe Biden is moving to ban new offshore oil and gas drilling in most U.S. coastal waters, an effort to block possible action by the incoming Trump administration to expand offshore drilling.

The Federal Reserve moved aggressively Wednesday to start cutting interest rates as easing inflation fears gives way to concern about the job market.

A preliminary report from the Labor Department shows U.S. employers added 818,000 fewer jobs in the year ending in March than initially reported. The news comes during an election season in which the economy is a key issue.