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When people think of Louisiana’s industrial identity, images of oil refineries, chemical plants, and river-port infrastructure often come to mind. But a quiet transformation is taking place in North Louisiana — rooted not just in legacy industry, but in data centers, microchips, manufacturing, and advanced infrastructure. The region is positioning for a substantial shift in its economic trajectory. A marquee anchor: Remaking rural with big tech In December 2024, Meta Platform

Louisiana economist Dr. Loren Scott says Governor Jeff Landry’s decision to temporarily halt new applications for carbon capture and storage (CCS) wells comes at a pivotal moment for the state’s economy — one where billions of dollars in future industrial investment hang in the balance. “There are a significant number of major projects — we’re talking about tens of millions, hundreds of millions of dollars — that are very closely tied to the CCS issue,” Scott said in an inter

Foreclosure activity is climbing across south Louisiana, signaling what experts describe as a long-expected correction rather than a looming crisis. According to new data from Attom, a national firm that tracks property and foreclosure trends, 45 of Louisiana’s 64 parishes saw an increase in residential foreclosure filings during the first half of 2025 compared with the same period last year. While the uptick reflects national trends tied to higher interest rates and inflatio

Governor Jeff Landry’s recent executive order on carbon capture and storage (CCS) marks an important moment in Louisiana’s approach to balancing economic ambition with environmental stewardship. Executive Order No. JML 25-119, which places a conditional pause on new Class VI injection well permit applications, is not a rejection of carbon capture — it is a call for reflection. The Governor has framed the pause as a temporary measure to strengthen oversight, improve communicat

What do fried pickles in Omaha, jalapeño poppers in Brooklyn, and funnel cake fries in Anchorage all have in common? Increasingly, they come from the same place: Sysco. A recent Vox report reveals how this Houston-based distribution giant has quietly reshaped America’s restaurant industry — not by improving it, but by streamlining it to the point of sameness. And while that may sound like a distant, national problem, it hits close to home for Louisiana’s independent restauran

Louisiana businesses and retirement savers may soon see new opportunities thanks to a federal push to expand access to private equity and...

In a Supreme Court docket stuffed with blockbuster cases, it has been easy to miss the news about a dispute with a puzzling line-up of...

U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports reached an all-time high in September, hitting 9.4 million metric tons according to new data...

Louisiana’s economy is entering what forecasters describe as a period of sustained expansion, with new industrial projects, data centers,...

Louisiana’s startup scene is getting a boost from the state’s first government-backed venture capital fund, which is already helping...

Louisiana’s energy regulator has undergone its most sweeping overhaul in decades, with the state Department of Energy and Natural...

Louisiana has a proud tradition of leading the way in American energy. Our state has powered the country for generations and now stands...