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An audit found that those who participated in some workforce programs didn't make any more money than before joining programs.

Governor John Bel Edwards has assigned a new leader over the Louisiana Workforce Commission, one month after the previous secretary announced they were leaving the job.

Gov. John Bel Edwards appointed a new labor secretary Friday and touted strong jobs growth for the state’s economy.

Gov. John Bel Edwards announced who he has appointed as the new head of the Louisiana Workforce Commission Friday.

(The Center Square) – Louisiana’s unemployment rate in June was the second-lowest in state history at 3.6%, though the figure lags behind most states in the region.

(The Center Square) – Louisiana’s unemployment rate in June was the second-lowest in state history at 3.6%, though the figure lags behind most states in the region.

BATON ROUGE - Governor John Bel Edwards announced Friday that Louisiana Workforce Commission Secretary Ava Cates, whos been in charge of the states unemployment system for over seven years, is leaving her job.

The lead labor administrator in Gov. John Bel Edwards’ cabinet will step down at the end of August, his office said Friday.

State Workforce Commission leadership says proposal will hurt poor.

LWC Secretary Ava Cates said that no level of fraud is acceptable, but noted that state workforce commissions were dealt a difficult hand.