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Job boom for Louisiana possible – if we can get the CCS conversation back on track
The energy industry’s deep presence within Louisiana is a point of pride – and for good reason. Our energy hub has powered the economy...
Mar 8, 2023


The Federal Reserve and the Future of the Finance Sector
The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on the US economy, leading the Federal Reserve to take unprecedented measures to prevent a...
Mar 7, 2023


Fmr. Jindal Staffer, Business Lobbyist Eyes Run for Governor
Sources who spoke anonymously on Monday night have revealed that Stephen Waguespack, the head of Louisiana's powerful business group, the...
Mar 7, 2023


Louisiana Governor Embarks on Trade Mission to Asia to Boost Investment
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards is heading to Asia for a weeklong series of meetings with business leaders and policymakers in a bid...
Mar 6, 2023


Zero Hedge: Coinbase Launches Grassroots Campaign For Pro-Crypto Policy In The US
Coinbase has launched a grassroots political campaign to promote pro-crypto policies, according to a Feb. 28 Twitter thread from the...
Mar 6, 2023


US Consumer Confidence Dips in February Amid Inflation Worries and Future Uncertainty
The latest report from The Conference Board has shown that US consumer confidence declined in February, with the decrease entirely driven...
Mar 3, 2023


Foreign Investment in Louisiana's Timber Industry Propels Influx of Capital in Agricultural
According to a recent report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and industry leaders, foreign investment in Louisiana's rich timber...
Mar 2, 2023


DeSantis: Why I Stood Up to Disney
Written by Governor Ron DeSantis for the Wall Street Journal On Monday, I signed the law ending the Walt Disney Co.’s self-governing...
Mar 1, 2023


Louisiana's Deep South Studios struggles to attract investors despite uptick in local productions
Deep South Studios, a movie production facility in Algiers, Louisiana, has been in development for nearly a decade. Movie producer Scott...
Mar 1, 2023


Louisiana Loses 50,000 Workers During Pandemic: Northern Louisiana Wages Below State Average
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on economies around the world, and Louisiana has not been immune to its effects. A new...
Feb 28, 2023


Louisiana & Gulf Coast States named top regions for Black-owned businesses in 2023
As Winter comes to an end, many Northerners are planning their Spring trips to warmer regions such as the mid-Atlantic or Gulf Coast. For...
Feb 27, 2023


Louisiana's Home Insurance Market Struggles in the Face of Hurricane Risk
Louisiana is a state of many faces. From the haunting bayous to the lively streets of New Orleans, Louisiana has an appeal that few...
Feb 24, 2023
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