Submitted by DK Willard Louisianans are no strangers to hard work. We consistently rank as one of the hardest working  states in the country, with many residents working overtime to pay down loans, invest in their first homes, and create financial stability for themselves and their families. Now, digital assets and new financial technologies are becoming integral to everyday investing, providing new tools to help Americans build financial security in ways previously thought t

Louisiana has secured another major industrial investment with national significance. ElementUSA’s decision to invest $850 million in a rare earth and critical minerals refining facility in St. John Parish marks an important milestone for the state’s economy and its expanding role in strengthening America’s domestic supply chains. The project is expected to create 200 direct jobs with an average annual salary of $90,000, nearly 30 percent above the average wage in St. John Pa

Saronic Technologies, a fast-growing leader in autonomous vessel manufacturing, announced a major expansion of its Franklin shipyard that will bring new life to one of Louisiana’s most historic maritime communities. The company is investing $300 million  to increase production capacity, strengthen the state’s advanced manufacturing base, and create more than 3,200 new job opportunities  across the Bayou Region. The project will create 1,500 direct jobs  with an average annual

Beginning in 2026, most Louisiana businesses will be required to file their tax returns and payments electronically — part of a broader modernization push by the Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) aimed at cutting costs and improving efficiency. The expanded mandate will apply to nearly all business tax returns, forms, payments, and fees, including sales and use taxes, withholding taxes, oilfield site restoration fees, and S corporation filings. LDR Secretary Jarrod Conigl