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Silicon Valley Bank's collapse raises doubts over auditors' ability to identify risks
The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank in January 2022 has raised questions about the effectiveness of a measure introduced by the Public...
Apr 10, 2023


Starlight Studios Plans Expansion in Louisiana Despite the Challenges of the Movie Industry
Starlight Studios is one of the largest television and movie soundstage operators in south Louisiana, and it's been thriving since it was...
Apr 10, 2023


Louisiana Sees Job Growth in February; Unemployment Rate Continues to Fall
Louisiana continued to see a rise in employment opportunities for residents, with nonfarm jobs increasing by 13,600 from January,...
Apr 5, 2023


SCALISE: We must lower energy costs for American families
Louisiana knows a thing or two about energy. Energy production from offshore Louisiana accounts for about 20% of America’s...
Apr 4, 2023


Sen. Kennedy Introduces Small Business Disaster Damage Fairness Act to Increase Access to SBA Loans
Louisiana Senator John Kennedy has introduced the Small Business Disaster Damage Fairness Act of 2023 to increase access to Small...
Apr 4, 2023


New tax proposals floated at LA State Capitol
Senator Brett Allain, a Republican from Franklin, has proposed two measures aimed at reforming Louisiana's business tax policies. One of...
Apr 3, 2023


Louisiana Secretary of State’s Office hosting small business listening session
The Louisiana Secretary of State’s Office along with the West Monroe-West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a small business...
Apr 3, 2023


AG LANDRY: What SVB Says About ESG
It has long been known within the world of innovation that the opinion of investors is often based on the opinions of other investors. In...
Mar 30, 2023


Program aims to address national shortage of auto technicians, starting in NOLA and Baton Rouge
A partnership between the National Automobile Dealers Association, the National Urban League, and the Urban League of Louisiana has...
Mar 29, 2023


Louisiana's Energy Industry Poised for Investment Opportunities Amid Transition to Renewables
Louisiana's energy industry is expected to benefit from significant investment opportunities as the world transitions away from fossil...
Mar 29, 2023


NOLA.COM: Louisiana's tech incentive programs failing to produce results, costing taxpayers
More than five years ago, state and local elected officials announced with fanfare that software giant DXC Technology was opening a...
Mar 27, 2023


Placid Refining Invests $66 Million to Relocate Headquarters and Modernize Facility in Baton Rouge,
Placid Refining, an independent petroleum refining company, has announced a $66 million investment to relocate its headquarters from...
Mar 24, 2023
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