Louisiana’s workforce development agency has a new $7 million initiative that businesses from across the state can take advantage of. According to  Louisiana Works , the Workforce Outcomes and Reimbursement for Key Sectors (WORKS) Training Fund addresses the need for skilled workers throughout the state. It’s supported through a national initiative.  “This is about helping employers solve real workforce challenges, right now,” said Louisiana Works Secretary Susana Schowen. “W

For decades, Louisiana has quietly played a central role in America’s space program. Now, as commercial space companies look to expand, the state has a real opportunity to turn that legacy into a competitive advantage—and Gov. Jeff Landry is right to aggressively make that case. Louisiana isn’t trying to build an aerospace industry from scratch. It already has one. NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans has been the backbone of American rocket manufacturing for more

For most Louisianans, the debate happening in Washington over cryptocurrency regulation can feel distant. But the outcome will have very real consequences — especially for the community banks that power local economies across the state. As Congress works toward advancing the CLARITY Act, one of the most important provisions taking shape is a bank-friendly approach to stablecoin regulation. That matters more than it might seem. Stablecoins are often described as digital dollar

A new report from the LSU Center for Energy Studies makes one thing clear: carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) isn’t just an environmental discussion in Louisiana—it’s a major economic opportunity. Based on publicly announced projects and existing industrial capacity, the report outlines what a full CCS buildout could mean for the state’s economy, workforce, and long-term industrial competitiveness. At the center of the analysis are 13 announced projects  across Louisiana