A revealing moment during the Louisiana House Commerce Committee’s March 18 hearing made one thing unmistakably clear: political opposition to carbon capture is no longer a theoretical debate—it is costing Louisiana real projects, real jobs, and real investment. And in Beauregard Parish, that cost has already been paid. Testifying on House Bill 670, Louisiana Economic Development’s Chief Business Development Officer Paige Carter delivered a striking example. A confidential co

Louisiana holds one of the richest energy portfolios on Earth: abundant resources, unmatched ports, a proven workforce, and a strategic position at the crossroads of global trade. We should be the undisputed leader in America's energy story. Instead, we are locked in a defensive battle over our own backyard. A new Pelican Institute report, Barriers to Louisiana Energy Dominance , cuts straight to the core issues: outdated policies, regulatory uncertainty, runaway litigation,

For Louisiana businesses, the homeowners insurance crisis is no longer just a household issue — it is a workforce issue, a housing issue, and increasingly, an economic development issue. Governor Jeff Landry’s recent request that the Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Corporation (LWCC) explore committing a portion of its excess reserves to help fund fortified roofs signals a recognition that insurance affordability and economic competitiveness are directly connected. Louisiana’

By Rajesh P. Narayanan | Professor of finance, Louisiana State University After months of bipartisan negotiations, Congress continues to debate crypto market structure legislation, though questions remain whether common sense investor protections will be included in a new federal framework for digital assets. These proposals address fundamental questions aimed at providing needed clarity for digital asset markets, including around agency jurisdiction, and trust and confidence