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Oct 23, 2023
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 23, 2023
BUSINESS REPORT: NFIB hopeful for further income tax cuts under new governor
Governor-elect Jeff Landry had a 100% voting record with the National Federation of Independent Business when he was in Congress, says...
Oct 18, 2023
Elevance CEO 'remains confident' in closing deal for Blue Cross of Louisiana
Elevance Health, the insurance giant negotiating to purchase Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, remains committed to the $2.5...
Oct 12, 2023
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, 2023
Manufacturing Day Event Reminds Us of the Importance of Retaining Louisiana Workforce Talent
As any Louisianan who's watched TV recently or paid attention to the governor's race will tell you, growing and future-proofing the...
Oct 3, 2023
LSU'S UPTON: Reducing fossil fuels puts decarbonization strategies at risk
The director of LSU’s Center for Energy Studies testified before a House subcommittee last week that policies aimed at reducing fossil...
Oct 3, 2023
AXIOS: Louisiana's new business hotspots
Some 21 new business applications were filed per 1,000 residents across the New Orleans-metro area in 2022, per new Census Bureau and IRS...
Oct 2, 2023
Adam Knapp to Lead Louisiana's Committee of 100 , Aims to Propel State's Private Sector Growth
Adam Knapp, who has served as the President and CEO of the Baton Rouge Area Chamber (BRAC) since 2008, is embarking on an exciting new...
Sep 28, 2023
Louisiana Association of Business and Industry names new president and CEO
The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) has named Will Green as LABI president and CEO after a nationwide search. Since...
Sep 26, 2023
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 26, 2023
Exxon Mobil's Baton Rouge Initiatives and the Industrial Tax Exemption Debate
The Exxon Mobil Corporation has a significant presence in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and a series of recent initiatives that have garnered...
Sep 26, 2023
Small Business Boom: IRS Reports Record 5.4 Million Business Applications in 2021
In a remarkable turn of events, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has revealed that the year 2021 witnessed a historic surge in business...
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