By Rajesh P. Narayanan, Ph.D., Louisiana State University The Credit Card Competition Act, sponsored by Senators Durbin and Marshall, aims to inject competition into credit card networks and lower costs for merchants and consumers. The legislation requires issuers with over $100 billion in assets to enable at least two unaffiliated payment networks and gives merchants control over transaction routing. Community banks are explicitly exempt from this threshold. Yet despite thi

Governor Jeff Landry used remarks before the Louisiana Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to reinforce a central theme of his administration: economic growth depends on expanding opportunity for small businesses, entrepreneurs, and workers across every community in the state. Speaking to business leaders from across Louisiana, Landry emphasized that Hispanic-owned businesses are an increasingly important driver of job creation and local investment. He highlighted the role small and

By George Caldwell/Daily Signal) – On Thursday, Congress could take a step toward restoring a now old-fashioned way of funding the government while eliminating a spending policy from  President Joe Biden’s administration. The House will consider its final batch of appropriations bills for fiscal year 2026 to fund several federal agencies.  Speaker of the House Mike Johnson,  R-La., on Wednesday said the spending process has been restored to a “committee-led, member-driven app

Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson is bringing a major entertainment investment to Louisiana, announcing plans to develop a large-scale film and television production complex that would further cement the state’s position as a competitive hub for creative industries. The project, led by Jackson and his G-Unit Film & Television banner, would transform a long-vacant facility into a full-service studio campus capable of supporting high-end film, television, and streaming productions. The