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Hiring more high school-aged interns today could have big impacts on tomorrow's labor force.
Jake Polansky, MPA

February 2023

While the state and nation have seen declines in enrollment, the Capital Region has seen a spike in public college and university enrollment. Is the…
Jake Polansky, MPA
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Andrew Fitzgerald
The share of workers who worked primarily from home increased steadily in Baton Rouge during the 2010s, rising from 2.5% of all workers in 2011 to 3.5…
Jake Polansky, MPA

January 2023

Staying downtown can be expensive, but many travelers don't mind paying the extra cost. What does this mean for the city-parish?
Jake Polansky, MPA

December 2022

While some of the fastest-growing occupations in Capital Region parishes may come as a surprise, they reflect the unique local economies that make up…
Jake Polansky, MPA
The last few years have been tough, especially for one of our largest sectors, but our analysis provides quite a few reasons for optimism regarding the…
Andrew Fitzgerald

November 2022

New scores shed light on which Capital Region districts and schools are performing well, while also highlighting some areas of concern.
Jake Polansky, MPA
The Capital Region has more than 58,000 students in higher education institutions – they should be low-hanging fruit in aiding our tight labor market
Andrew Fitzgerald
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Jake Polansky, MPA

October 2022

Greenville has earned a reputation as a great place to live, work, and play. What will Baton Rouge's leaders learn from this superstar mid-sized metro?
Jake Polansky, MPA
The US saw 2% growth in nursing jobs over the last three years. At a time when demand for healthcare workers is high across the country, how did Baton…
Jake Polansky, MPA

September 2022

Anecdotally, we’ve all noticed that a dollar doesn’t go as far as it used to. But how has inflation impacted the Capital Region compared to the rest of…
Andrew Fitzgerald

August 2022

Consumer spending is up and a near-record number of Baton Rouge residents are working, but CATS ridership remains below 2019 numbers and its recovery…
Jake Polansky, MPA
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