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MOORE: Washington’s latest tax assault on private equity and venture capital industries
What is it about politicians in Washington that they can’t stand progress or the thought of anyone getting rich? Consider the latest...
Apr 28, 2025


Mid South Extrusion Announces Second Expansion in 7 Months With $12.5 Million Investment in Monroe Manufacturing Facility
MONROE, La. – Mid South Extrusion (MSE), a family-owned flexible film and bag manufacturing company, is investing $12.5 million to expand...
Apr 23, 2025


NOLA.COM: Why Gray Stream believes carbon capture is vital to Louisiana's growth
When Gov. Jeff Landry tapped W. Gray Stream last year to chair the newly created Louisiana Economic Development Partnership, the...
Apr 15, 2025


THACKER: The Truth About Carbon Capture and the 45Q Credit
The Truth About Carbon Capture and the 45Q Credit: Smart Investing for the Future By Meghan Thacker There’s a lot of confusion about...
Apr 10, 2025


Louisiana Industries Push for Energy Independence Amid Soaring Utility Costs
As electricity prices continue to rise across the country, a group of major companies operating in Louisiana is advocating for a shift in...
Apr 7, 2025


Stonepeak to Acquire 40% Stake in Woodside’s Louisiana LNG Project
Stonepeak, a prominent infrastructure investment firm, has agreed to purchase a 40% interest in Louisiana LNG Infrastructure LLC, a...
Apr 7, 2025


Governor Jeff Landry Delivers Historic Economic Wins for Louisiana
Standing confidently at a White House podium last week, Governor Jeff Landry celebrated a monumental economic victory for Louisiana....
Apr 2, 2025


Life Insurance: A Quiet Engine of Louisiana’s Business Climate
In conversations about Louisiana’s economy, industries like energy, agriculture, and tourism often take center stage. But quietly and...
Apr 1, 2025


Louisiana Launches $100 Million Innovation Fund, AI Institute to Boost Tech Economy
Louisiana is making a major play in the innovation economy with the launch of Louisiana Innovation (LA.IO) , a new division of Louisiana...
Mar 31, 2025


Meet the leader behind the state's economic alliance for development
Stacy Romero, now the executive director of Louisiana Economic Alliance for Development, spoke with Jan Swift of the Discover Lafayette...
Mar 26, 2025


Hyundai to build new steel plant in Louisiana
Hyundai will build a new steel plant in Louisiana, President Donald Trump announced Monday. It will produce more than 2.7 million metric...
Mar 25, 2025


Entergy CEO said $10 billion Meta deal 'changed the narrative' of Louisiana
After l uring Meta’s largest data center to Richland Parish , the CEO of Entergy Louisiana said Monday the state is poised to take...
Mar 19, 2025
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