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Low-Interest Federal Loans Now Available for Louisiana Drought Victims
The U.S. Small Business Administration is providing low-interest federal disaster loans to small businesses that have suffered economic...
Mar 25, 2024


Louisiana Lawmakers propose bill to resolve Haynesville pipeline crossing disputes
Two Louisiana state lawmakers have proposed bills to simplify rules around pipeline crossings in the state in a move that could alleviate...
Mar 14, 2024


Louisiana Records Seventh Consecutive Year of Capital Investment Growth
Louisiana continues its streak of economic prosperity as it marks the seventh consecutive year of "year-over-year capital investment...
Mar 12, 2024


America's Small Business Owners Optimistic About the Economy
Small business owners are reporting feeling better about the U.S. economy as inflation and recession fears subside, according to a new...
Mar 6, 2024


The Louisiana trucking industry in dire need of young workers
The Louisiana Motor Transport Association Foundation bought two downtown Baton Rouge buildings for $1.2 million with plans to move its...
Mar 5, 2024


Possible Fix for Louisiana's Insurance Crisis on the Horizon
Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple laid out changes to Louisiana insurance regulations that would allow insurers to raise rates more...
Feb 29, 2024


Gov. Landry signs executive order killing ITEP job creation requirements
A new executive order signed by Gov. Jeff Landry removes past legislation requiring job creation in order to participate in the Louisiana...
Feb 22, 2024


Super Bowl LIX coming to New Orleans
The 2025 Super Bowl will mark the 11th time New Orleans has hosted the Super Bowl, and for the first time since 2013. State and city...
Feb 22, 2024


Louisiana is losing farmers wholesale, but why?
The number of farms in Louisiana has dropped from 27,300 to 25,000 in just the last five years, according to the U.S. Department of...
Feb 20, 2024


SCALISE: Biden's LNG action will kill Louisiana jobs
From day one, the Biden administration set out to crush American energy. As a result of President Biden’s failed policies, we’ve seen...
Feb 18, 2024


Chevron's Geismar Renewable Diesel Plant Expansion Receives $100 Million Bond Allocation
Monday, Governor Jeff Landry announced a $100 million bond allocation for the expansion project at Chevron’s Geismar Renewable Diesel...
Feb 8, 2024


Lawmakers seek answers about the sale of Blue Cross Blue Shield to Elevance
Lawmakers questioned insurance regulators about the proposed sale of Blue Cross Blue Shield Louisiana to Elevance in a grueling eight...
Feb 8, 2024
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