Business News

Apr 9

Senate bill aimed at banning THC from all consumable hemp products could be a big blow for businesses

Several businesses banking on cannabis sales are furious about a state senate bill that threatens to end the sale of THC products...

Apr 9

AP: New EPA rule says 200 US chemical plants (Many in LA) must reduce toxic emissions

More than 200 chemical plants nationwide will be required to reduce toxic emissions that are likely to cause cancer under a new rule...

Apr 2

Hope for crawfish in Louisiana

In a normal year, crawfish are abundant and cheap for Easter, but this year is entirely different. Due to drought, freezes and salt water...

Mar 29

A solar-power plane being tested off the Mississippi coast is pushing the limits of flight

Deep in the piney woods of south Mississippi, an aerospace company is pushing the boundaries of solar-powered flight. Working from a...

Mar 26

Louisiana oil tax cut passes state House

In an attempt to revitalize the state’s oil industry, the state House has passed a bill to cut the oil severance tax rate by 4 percentage...

Mar 25

Low-Interest Federal Loans Now Available for Louisiana Drought Victims

The U.S. Small Business Administration is providing low-interest federal disaster loans to small businesses that have suffered economic...

Mar 14

Louisiana Lawmakers propose bill to resolve Haynesville pipeline crossing disputes

Two Louisiana state lawmakers have proposed bills to simplify rules around pipeline crossings in the state in a move that could alleviate...

Mar 12

Louisiana Records Seventh Consecutive Year of Capital Investment Growth

Louisiana continues its streak of economic prosperity as it marks the seventh consecutive year of "year-over-year capital investment...

Mar 6

America's Small Business Owners Optimistic About the Economy

Small business owners are reporting feeling better about the U.S. economy as inflation and recession fears subside, according to a new...

Mar 5

The Louisiana trucking industry in dire need of young workers

The Louisiana Motor Transport Association Foundation bought two downtown Baton Rouge buildings for $1.2 million with plans to move its...

Feb 29

Possible Fix for Louisiana's Insurance Crisis on the Horizon

Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple laid out changes to Louisiana insurance regulations that would allow insurers to raise rates more...

Feb 22

Gov. Landry signs executive order killing ITEP job creation requirements

A new executive order signed by Gov. Jeff Landry removes past legislation requiring job creation in order to participate in the Louisiana...