Slight job gains persist across State as workforce reforms roll out

Louisiana’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm employment rose to slightly more than 2 million jobs, an increase of 900 from May and 22,900 compared to the same month last year.Private sector employment also continued its steady rise, with 1.68 million jobs in June — a gain of 500 from the previous month and 20,000 over the year. The state has seen private-sector job gains in 31 of the last...