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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

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

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 14

PMI's ‘Invested in America’ Campaign Underscores Southern Manufacturing Revival

Philip Morris International’s U.S. division has launched a new national campaign—“Invested in America”—designed to showcase the company’s...

Jul 8

Jeff Landry Signs Collateral‑Source Transparency Bill: Businesses Applaud, Trial Lawyers Cry Foul

Governor Jeff Landry officially signed legislation reforming Louisiana’s collateral source rule, a move welcomed by businesses and...

Jul 1

Louisiana Sues CVS Over Alleged Data Misuse, Drug Price Manipulation, and Market Abuse

Louisiana has filed three lawsuits against CVS Health Corporation, accusing the mega-pharmacy of deceptive marketing, misuse of customer...

Jun 26

Louisiana Farmers Need Capital, Not a New Tax

Louisiana’s agriculture industry is no stranger to adversity — hurricanes, floods, heat waves, and volatile commodity prices all take...

Jun 24

OPINION: Don’t Balance the Budget on the Backs of America’s Seniors

Seniors across Louisiana are watching what happens next in Washington, especially when it comes to protecting Medicare Advantage and what...

Jun 24

Trump's Drug Pricing Order Promises Savings—But at What Cost to Louisiana's Innovation and Access?

When President Trump issued Executive Order 14297 on May 12, 2025, mandating that Medicare and Medicaid tie drug prices to those paid in...

Jun 20

Business at Risk: Federal Medicaid Cuts Threaten Louisiana’s Economic Foundation

In Louisiana, Medicaid is an essential public health program. Roughly a third of Louisiana’s population, about 1.6 million residents,...

Jun 12

REUTERS: US airlines oppose credit card fee crackdown they say could imperil free flight offers

WASHINGTON, June 2 (Reuters) - Major airlines said on Monday they oppose a new effort to advance legislation that would reduce fees...

Jun 3

Washington’s Quiet Tax Hike on Main Street

As Congress deliberates the future of the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap, it's imperative to recognize the critical role that...