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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


Manufacturing Day Event Reminds Us of the Importance of Retaining Louisiana Workforce Talent
As any Louisianan who's watched TV recently or paid attention to the governor's race will tell you, growing and future-proofing the...
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


LSU'S UPTON: Reducing fossil fuels puts decarbonization strategies at risk
The director of LSU’s Center for Energy Studies testified before a House subcommittee last week that policies aimed at reducing fossil...
Oct 3, 2023


AXIOS: Louisiana's new business hotspots
Some 21 new business applications were filed per 1,000 residents across the New Orleans-metro area in 2022, per new Census Bureau and IRS...
Oct 3, 2023


Adam Knapp to Lead Louisiana's Committee of 100 , Aims to Propel State's Private Sector Growth
Adam Knapp, who has served as the President and CEO of the Baton Rouge Area Chamber (BRAC) since 2008, is embarking on an exciting new...
Oct 2, 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 Association of Business and Industry names new president and CEO
The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) has named Will Green as LABI president and CEO after a nationwide search. Since...
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


Exxon Mobil's Baton Rouge Initiatives and the Industrial Tax Exemption Debate
The Exxon Mobil Corporation has a significant presence in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and a series of recent initiatives that have garnered...
Sep 26, 2023
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