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London-based FinTech Firm to Offer Flood Insurance in Louisiana
In the wake of a devastating hurricane season in the US, policyholders have had to wait weeks or months for their claims to be paid,...
Jan 30, 2023


Letter to the Editor: Why Amazon Needs to be Regulated Under the Sherman Anti-Trust Act
Dear Editor, I am writing to express my concern about the unchecked power and dominance of Amazon in the retail market. As one of the...
Jan 26, 2023


LA Business Background: Bollinger Shipyard
Bollinger Shipyards, LLC, is a shipbuilding and repair company based in Lockport, Louisiana. The company was founded in 1946 by Donald G....
Jan 26, 2023


Elevance Health to Acquire Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Elevance Health, Inc. (NYSE: ELV) and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana announced today that the companies have entered into a...
Jan 25, 2023


Is it time to "Mint The Coin?"
The recent election of Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House, and the subsequent empowerment of hardcore conservatives, has brought...
Jan 24, 2023


Bottling Giant Chooses Louisiana - Invests $160 Million
Niagara Bottling, a leading beverage manufacturer in the United States, has announced plans to invest $160 million to build a...
Jan 24, 2023


Russia, China, and Saudi Arabia Push to Dethrone U.S. Dollar as Global Reserve Currency
The recent events have marked a significant milestone in the potential downfall of the U.S. dollar as the global reserve currency. There...
Jan 23, 2023


LA Adopts New Licensure Standards For Crypto Currency
Louisiana has become the first state to follow New York's lead in issuing a crypto-specific license, accepting Louisiana Virtual Currency...
Jan 22, 2023


Some Call For Special Session To Deal With Insurance Crisis
As Louisiana faces ongoing insurance challenges, with insurers leaving or going out of business in the state, some lawmakers are calling...
Jan 21, 2023


WSJ: Can India Emerge as a Rival to China?
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s visit to Washington reminded Americans last week that Japan has become America’s most important ally. But...
Jan 20, 2023


Wages Stagnate In Louisiana 2022 Report Finds
Wages in Louisiana grew more slowly in 2022 than they did in 2021, according to data from ADP Research, though the state’s workers have...
Jan 20, 2023


Shrimp & Oyster Prices Set to Rise Due to Major LA Coastal Restoration Project
Louisiana's largest-ever coastal restoration project may have a hidden cost Louisianans will pay when they order a round of oysters or...
Jan 19, 2023
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