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Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern to Merge, Creating First Coast-to-Coast Rail Network
A historic transformation in American freight transportation is unfolding. Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) and Norfolk Southern...
Aug 26, 2025


South Louisiana Steps Up as Homegrown Private Equity Grows
South Louisiana is emerging as a private equity incubator, with local firms raising substantial capital and beginning to shape regional...
Aug 26, 2025


$80M Radiance Technologies Microchip Facility Coming to Ruston
Louisiana is cementing its role in the future of advanced manufacturing and national security. Governor Jeff Landry announced Monday that...
Aug 25, 2025


Stablecoin Loopholes Put Louisiana Businesses at Risk of Higher Costs and Unfair Competition
The GENIUS Act was intended to bring order to the fast-growing stablecoin industry. Lawmakers prohibited issuers from paying interest to...
Aug 19, 2025


LA Business Leader Pushes Back on Federal Consumer Finance Regulations
Richard Hunt warns at a Breitbart Policy event: this bill could strip rewards and raise costs for consumers. When it comes to protecting...
Aug 13, 2025


Blue Cross of Louisiana Cuts Jobs as Costs Rise and ACA Subsidies Sunset
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, the state’s largest health insurer, has begun quietly reducing its workforce across multiple...
Aug 11, 2025


Louisiana’s Political Landscape Strengthens State Sovereignty and Electoral Integrity
As Louisiana prepares for the 2026 election cycle, key political developments signal a renewed commitment to protecting state authority,...
Aug 8, 2025


Louisiana Enacts CHOICES Act to Boost Captive Insurance Market for Small Businesses
In a move aimed at bolstering the state’s appeal as a hub for captive insurance, Louisiana recently passed the Captive Health and Other...
Aug 7, 2025


Trump’s Drug Pricing Policy Threatens Innovation and Access in Louisiana
President Trump’s recent demand that 17 major pharmaceutical companies slash U.S. drug prices within 60 days by adopting a "Most Favored...
Aug 1, 2025


Fraudulent Mailings Target Louisiana LLC Owners, State Warns
Louisiana small-business owners are the latest targets of a wave of official-looking but fraudulent mailings demanding payment for...
Jul 29, 2025


Medicaid Reform Raises Stakes for Louisiana’s Rural Health Economy
The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” has sparked fierce debate in Washington—but here in Louisiana, its passage may have just as significant...
Jul 15, 2025


OPINION: Carbon capture and storage maximizes value of land
Louisiana’s land and natural resources have long been the backbone of our economy. As a landowner we at RoyOMartin know firsthand how...
Jul 9, 2025
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