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Louisiana Senate to take next look at proposed budget
Originally posted by The Center Square The Louisiana Senate is next to weigh in on the operating budget after lawmakers in the House...
May 7, 2023


ADVOCATE: Jobs increase in Louisiana in March, thanks to gains in Baton Rouge
Originally published by Timothy Boone for The Advocate Louisiana added 9,500 jobs from February to March, with the vast majority of the...
May 2, 2023


Louisiana Lawmakers Debate Extending Motion Picture Tax Credit Program
In Louisiana, also known as “Hollywood South,” a debate has arisen over a motion picture tax credit program that has been attracting...
May 2, 2023


DOW CEO Jim Fittering Visits River Parish Community College to Promote Manufacturing Jobs in LA
Today at River Parish Community College, Creator Wanted made their 13th stop on their tour around the country to promote manufacturing...
Apr 26, 2023


Louisiana's Hemp Industry Fights Back Against Proposed Bills with Drastic Changes
The Louisiana hemp industry is facing a challenging time with the advancement of two bills in the state legislature that will greatly...
Apr 26, 2023


PATTERSON: Building Pathways to Success in Louisiana
Louisiana’s job market is strong. Job openings number in the tens of thousands. Employers across our state are doing everything they can...
Apr 25, 2023


Food Truck Business Wins in 2023 LSU Venture Challenge with Innovative Culinary Concept
Rollin’ Yöggler’s Turkey Durkeys, a quick-service food concept featuring fried turkey fingers and stuffing fries served from food trucks,...
Apr 21, 2023


Chevron & Toyota Showcase New Renewable Gas Blend on Baton Rouge Stop of Gulf Coast Road Trip
Today, the Louisiana Association of Business & Industry headquarters in Baton Rouge, LA, hosted executives from Chevron to show off the...
Apr 18, 2023


Starlight Studios Plans Expansion in Louisiana Despite the Challenges of the Movie Industry
Starlight Studios is one of the largest television and movie soundstage operators in south Louisiana, and it's been thriving since it was...
Apr 10, 2023


Louisiana Sees Job Growth in February; Unemployment Rate Continues to Fall
Louisiana continued to see a rise in employment opportunities for residents, with nonfarm jobs increasing by 13,600 from January,...
Apr 5, 2023


Sen. Kennedy Introduces Small Business Disaster Damage Fairness Act to Increase Access to SBA Loans
Louisiana Senator John Kennedy has introduced the Small Business Disaster Damage Fairness Act of 2023 to increase access to Small...
Apr 4, 2023


New tax proposals floated at LA State Capitol
Senator Brett Allain, a Republican from Franklin, has proposed two measures aimed at reforming Louisiana's business tax policies. One of...
Apr 3, 2023
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