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Rising Foreclosures Mark a Return to “Normal” in Louisiana’s Housing Market
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
Oct 20, 2025


LSU LAW PROF: America can lead the Crypto economy, but not If Congress leaves investors behind
By Professor Del Wright Jr. | LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center Financial innovation in digital assets is rapidly transforming the American...
Oct 13, 2025


Opening Private Equity Access in 401(k)s Could Boost Louisiana Businesses and Workers
Louisiana businesses and retirement savers may soon see new opportunities thanks to a federal push to expand access to private equity and...
Oct 10, 2025


Louisiana Growth Fund Fuels Startup Expansion Across the State
Louisiana’s startup scene is getting a boost from the state’s first government-backed venture capital fund, which is already helping...
Oct 2, 2025


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


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


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


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, 2025


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...
Jun 3, 2025


Louisiana Oil & Gas Association Urges Congress to Protect and Safeguard Energy Investment
Mike Moncla recently sent a letter to Congress urging the Louisiana delegation to protect and safeguard energy investment. Read the full...
May 13, 2025
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