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Can Louisiana’s Film Industry Make a Comeback? New Tax Credit Overhaul and National Strategy Offer Hope
Once a rising star in the American film industry, Louisiana’s motion picture production economy has dimmed. In just three years, film and...
May 20


Louisiana Celebrates Economic Development Week 2025, Highlighting Major Wins and Accelerating Momentum Driven by New Strategic Plan
BATON ROUGE, La. – Gov. Jeff Landry has declared May 12-16 Economic Development Week in Louisiana to honor the unprecedented momentum...
May 15


Louisiana Oil & Gas Association Urges Congress to Protect and Safeguard Energy Investment
Mike Moncla recently sent a letter to Congress urging the Louisiana delegation to protect and safeguard energy investment. Read the full...
May 13


Mid South Extrusion Announces Second Expansion in 7 Months With $12.5 Million Investment in Monroe Manufacturing Facility
MONROE, La. – Mid South Extrusion (MSE), a family-owned flexible film and bag manufacturing company, is investing $12.5 million to expand...
Apr 23


THACKER: The Truth About Carbon Capture and the 45Q Credit
The Truth About Carbon Capture and the 45Q Credit: Smart Investing for the Future  By Meghan Thacker There’s a lot of confusion about...
Apr 10


Louisiana Industries Push for Energy Independence Amid Soaring Utility Costs
As electricity prices continue to rise across the country, a group of major companies operating in Louisiana is advocating for a shift in...
Apr 7


Stonepeak to Acquire 40% Stake in Woodside’s Louisiana LNG Project
Stonepeak, a prominent infrastructure investment firm, has agreed to purchase a 40% interest in Louisiana LNG Infrastructure LLC, a...
Apr 7


Governor Jeff Landry Delivers Historic Economic Wins for Louisiana
Standing confidently at a White House podium last week, Governor Jeff Landry celebrated a monumental economic victory for Louisiana....
Apr 2


Life Insurance: A Quiet Engine of Louisiana’s Business Climate
In conversations about Louisiana’s economy, industries like energy, agriculture, and tourism often take center stage. But quietly and...
Apr 1


Louisiana Launches $100 Million Innovation Fund, AI Institute to Boost Tech Economy
Louisiana is making a major play in the innovation economy with the launch of Louisiana Innovation (LA.IO) , a new division of Louisiana...
Mar 31


Meet the leader behind the state's economic alliance for development
Stacy Romero, now the executive director of Louisiana Economic Alliance for Development, spoke with Jan Swift of the Discover Lafayette...
Mar 26


Hyundai to build new steel plant in Louisiana
Hyundai will build a new steel plant in Louisiana, President Donald Trump announced Monday. It will produce more than 2.7 million metric...
Mar 25
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