Finance & Markets

Washington’s Quiet Tax Hike on Main Street

As Congress deliberates the future of the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap, it's imperative to recognize the critical role that...

Jun 32 min read

Louisiana Oil & Gas Association Urges Congress to Protect and Safeguard Energy Investment

Mike Moncla recently sent a letter to Congress urging the Louisiana delegation to protect and safeguard energy investment. Read the full...

May 142 min read

Consumers Push Back Against Credit Card Overhaul

New data shows Americans value rewards—and reject the Durbin-Marshall bill’s threat to them As Washington resumes its push to shake up...

Apr 293 min read

Can Louisiana’s Film Industry Make a Comeback? New Tax Credit Overhaul and National Strategy Offer Hope

Once a rising star in the American film industry, Louisiana’s motion picture production economy has dimmed. In just three years, film and...

May 202 min read

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 283 min read

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 102 min read

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 74 min read

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 23 min read

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 12 min read

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 251 min read

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 192 min read

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 173 min read

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 133 min read