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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


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


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


Bernhard LLC Rebrands as ENFRA, Embracing Energy-as-a-Service Growth
Bernhard LLC, one of Louisiana’s fastest-growing energy companies, is undergoing a significant transformation with a new CEO and an...
Mar 17


The Economic Fallout of Medicaid Cuts on Louisiana’s Rural Healthcare
Amite’s Rural Health Clinic is not just a healthcare provider—it’s an essential economic engine for the community. Its role in delivering...
Mar 13


Insurance Market in Louisiana Appears to Soften
Insurance reforms enacted by the Louisiana legislature in 2024 are contributing to market stabilization, with 10 new homeowners insurers...
Mar 13


LSU Small Business Development Center Guides FarmSmart to Victory in Venture Challenge
Colin Raby and his teammates, Grant Muslow and Julius Pallotta, had a promising idea: FarmSmart, an AI-powered virtual assistant designed...
Mar 10


Louisiana Homeowners to Receive Refunds from Liberty Mutual Amidst Insurance Crisis
Thousands of Louisiana homeowners with Liberty Mutual policies will soon receive refunds after the company was found to have overcharged...
Mar 10


Luxe Louisiana Malls Are Thriving While Others Struggle—Here’s Why
Retail trends in Louisiana are diverging, with some malls flourishing while others experience closures. In Lafayette, Macy’s is shutting...
Mar 10


NFIB: Insurance Reform a Top Priority for Louisiana Small Businesses in 2025
Main Street businesses are struggling with skyrocketing premiums NFIB State Director Leah Long says small business owners are already...
Mar 4


Trump's Energy 'Emergency' Sets Up Carbon Capture as a Solution
President Donald Trump’s executive orders and energy “emergency” declaration signal the US is going to expand the carbon capture and...
Feb 28


Gov. Landry creates DOGE-like program for Louisiana
In a decisive move to restore fiscal discipline in Louisiana, Gov. Jeff Landry has signed an executive order establishing a Fiscal...
Feb 25
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