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Can Ozempic be the Solution to Fighting Obesity and Reducing National Debt?
Could helping fight obesity make a difference in reducing the national deficit? One GOP congressman, Rep. David Schweikert of Arizona,...
Nov 22, 2023


Why is Louisiana's $113M Stimulus Money for Small Businesses Stuck in Red Tape?
Louisiana's economic development agency is mired in red tape and falling behind its peers in distributing a $113 million pot of federal...
Nov 20, 2023


Louisiana Launches Grant Program for Small Businesses
LED has launched a new program that encourages research-focused start-ups to keep their businesses rooted in Louisiana by making...
Nov 7, 2023


LABI To Jeff Landry: Promote A Business Friendly Agenda!
The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI), one of the state's most influential lobbying groups, has announced its...
Nov 7, 2023


Temple announces formation of advisory council to tackle insurance crisis
In his first action as Insurance Commissioner-elect, Tim Temple announced the creation of an Insurance Advisory Council. According to a...
Oct 23, 2023


LA Redfish Industry Gains Key Protections
In a win for Louisiana’s coastline, Wildlife and Fisheries adopted a Notice of Intent to extend the coastlife buffer to one mile...
Oct 12, 2023


OPINION: Obesity Epidemic Threatens Not Just Public Health, but Also National Security
When contemplating the greatest threats to American national security, an aggressive Communist China or expansionist Russia properly come...
Oct 5, 2023


ADVOCATE: Joe Biden satisfies nobody with restrictive oil lease sale in the Gulf
When it comes to displeasing both sides on a controversial issue, President Joe Biden has a gift. Words like “disgusting” and “betrayal”...
Oct 3, 2023


Letters To The Editor: Pharmacy Benefit Mangers Need Reform
Dear editor, I was glad to hear Senator Cassidy make remarks on the Senate floor addressing the dire impact on innovation that...
Oct 2, 2023


Foundation for Economic Education: The Credit Card Competition Act declines to protect consumers
Thanks to sky-high inflation , credit card delinquency has risen this month to its highest rate in over 10 years. Rather than helping to...
Sep 28, 2023


Louisiana Projected to Bring in Big Bucks by Betting This Year
Louisiana could hit record highs for sports betting in 2023. Already the pelican state has had nearly 26 million more wagers in August...
Sep 26, 2023


Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Becomes Largest Coastal Restoration Project in U.S. History
On August 10, 2023 in the State of Louisiana broke ground on the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion, making it the largest single ecosystem...
Sep 13, 2023
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