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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


Weather patterns create perfect storm for expensive 2024 crawfish season
Crawfish season has officially begun in the Pelican State, but it is going to cost a pretty penny this year. Merchants say weather...
Feb 8, 2024


‘LaPolitics’: Louisiana’s new congressional map means the emergence of new politics
State Sen. Cleo Fields of Baton Rouge broke what may have been the least surprising political news of the month when he announced plans...
Feb 6, 2024


Lincoln Foodservice Equipment Sets Up National Operations Base in Shreveport, Creating Nearly 100 Direct New Jobs
Lincoln Foodservice Equipment, a Welbilt brand company that produces commercial-grade foodservice equipment, announced it is establishing...
Feb 6, 2024


Joe Rogan's Podcast Empire Expands - New $250 Million Spotify Deal Opens Doors to Multi-Platform Distribution
Joe Rogan and Spotify have embarked on a new chapter with a groundbreaking deal for his immensely popular podcast, "The Joe Rogan...
Feb 5, 2024


A national sports retailer looks to move into the empty Sears spot at Mall of Louisiana
Piece originally published by The Advocate - The former Sears space in the Mall of Louisiana could be getting a new tenant after being...
Feb 5, 2024


Proposed Baton Rouge to New Orleans passenger train delayed by city to gather more information
The much anticipated passenger rail service proposed to span between Baton Rouge and New Orleans could be facing another delay after the...
Feb 1, 2024


Survey Shows Overwhelming Majority of American Senior Citizens Believe Medicare Should Cover Weight Loss Drugs
According to a recent survey done by the University of Michigan, elderly Americans have made it clear that they believe health insurers...
Jan 31, 2024


Governor Jeff Landry Joins Republican Governors Urging Biden to Back Off of Sweeping Electric Vehicle Mandates
Governor Jeff Landry is among the now 15 other Republican governors joining in the effort to urge President Biden to deviate from his...
Jan 30, 2024


How your Credit Card Points Could Be Impacted in an Effort to Cut Fees for Consumers
In the credit card industry, VISA and MasterCard are king. For every swipe of your card, a certain percentage is charged to the retailer...
Jan 25, 2024


WSJ: Exxon Sues Two ESG Investors
In a federal lawsuit filed in Texas on Sunday, the Houston-based oil giant said investment firms Arjuna Capital and Follow This became...
Jan 23, 2024
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