Daily Dime

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The U.S. Supreme Court issued two contentious rulings Thursday that will affect institutions at the foundation of American democracy for years to come: the rules for drawing political districts and the process for counting who lives in America through the U.S.… Read more...

The cost of high-quality child care can exceed food or housing in the budgets of some working families, which can be a major factor in a parent’s decision- usually the mother – to stay home. While these decisions are personal for each family, they also affect the larger economy, as labor force participation is 19% lower for women with children.… Read more...

Personal income in Louisiana grew 4% in the first quarter, outpacing the national growth rate of 3.4% and all of our neighboring states. But not all of Louisiana’s industries saw a growth rate this quarter. President Donald Trump’s tariffs and trade wars are hurting Louisiana’s farmers and the transportation industry, which suffered a decline in earnings.… Read more...

Small and mid-sized municipalities across Louisiana are struggling to pay their bills and provide basic services for citizens as people and jobs move away to larger cities. When financial problems hit a crisis point, the state has stepped in to appoint administrators to make the tough, unpopular decisions that have eluded local elected officials.… Read more...