Can Ozempic be the Solution to Fighting Obesity and Reducing National Debt?
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Politics & Government
- Nov 20
Why is Louisiana's $113M Stimulus Money for Small Businesses Stuck in Red Tape?
Louisiana's economic development agency is mired in red tape and falling behind its peers in distributing a $113 million pot of federal...
- Nov 7
Louisiana Launches Grant Program for Small Businesses
LED has launched a new program that encourages research-focused start-ups to keep their businesses rooted in Louisiana by making...
- Nov 7
LABI To Jeff Landry: Promote A Business Friendly Agenda!
The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI), one of the state's most influential lobbying groups, has announced its...
- Oct 23
Temple announces formation of advisory council to tackle insurance crisis
In his first action as Insurance Commissioner-elect, Tim Temple announced the creation of an Insurance Advisory Council. According to a...
- Oct 12
LA Redfish Industry Gains Key Protections
In a win for Louisiana’s coastline, Wildlife and Fisheries adopted a Notice of Intent to extend the coastlife buffer to one mile...
- Oct 5
OPINION: Obesity Epidemic Threatens Not Just Public Health, but Also National Security
When contemplating the greatest threats to American national security, an aggressive Communist China or expansionist Russia properly come...
- Oct 3
ADVOCATE: Joe Biden satisfies nobody with restrictive oil lease sale in the Gulf
When it comes to displeasing both sides on a controversial issue, President Joe Biden has a gift. Words like “disgusting” and “betrayal”...
- Oct 2
Letters To The Editor: Pharmacy Benefit Mangers Need Reform
Dear editor, I was glad to hear Senator Cassidy make remarks on the Senate floor addressing the dire impact on innovation that...
- Sep 28
Foundation for Economic Education: The Credit Card Competition Act declines to protect consumers
Thanks to sky-high inflation , credit card delinquency has risen this month to its highest rate in over 10 years. Rather than helping to...
- Sep 26
Louisiana Projected to Bring in Big Bucks by Betting This Year
Louisiana could hit record highs for sports betting in 2023. Already the pelican state has had nearly 26 million more wagers in August...
- Sep 13
Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Becomes Largest Coastal Restoration Project in U.S. History
On August 10, 2023 in the State of Louisiana broke ground on the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion, making it the largest single ecosystem...
- Aug 23
Sen. John Kennedy: Don't let Washington sink Louisiana businesses with soft-on-crime policies
Starting a business is one of the riskiest decisions one can make. Entrepreneurs embrace that risk because they love what they do, the...
- Aug 2
Washington Examiner: Victory for free speech in Louisiana
Democratic Party efforts to use the power of the federal government to silence conservative ideas suffered a resounding and well-deserved...
- Jul 31
Candidates for Governor weigh in on LA Energy
As the Louisiana gubernatorial race approaches, candidates are making their pitches to various industries, with the oil and gas sector...
- Jul 21
Proposed Credit Card Regulations Threaten to Increase Costs for Consumers and Merchants
The Credit Card Competition Act of 2023, nicknamed "Durbin 2.0," has been making waves in the financial industry, proposing significant...
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ZERO HEDGE: Tesla Tumble Reignites After Disappointing Deliveries
Short-sellers in the world's largest EV maker continue to do well as 2023 starts with Tesla down 10% after missing expectations on new...
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott sees value in what Bitcoin means to the entire world, adding that his state “wants to be the centerpiece of...
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