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1 day ago
The Economic Fallout of Medicaid Cuts on Louisiana’s Rural Healthcare
Amite’s Rural Health Clinic is not just a healthcare provider—it’s an essential economic engine for the community. Its role in delivering...


1 day ago
Insurance Market in Louisiana Appears to Soften
Insurance reforms enacted by the Louisiana legislature in 2024 are contributing to market stabilization, with 10 new homeowners insurers...

4 days ago
LSU Small Business Development Center Guides FarmSmart to Victory in Venture Challenge
Colin Raby and his teammates, Grant Muslow and Julius Pallotta, had a promising idea: FarmSmart, an AI-powered virtual assistant designed...


4 days ago
Louisiana Homeowners to Receive Refunds from Liberty Mutual Amidst Insurance Crisis
Thousands of Louisiana homeowners with Liberty Mutual policies will soon receive refunds after the company was found to have overcharged...


4 days ago
Luxe Louisiana Malls Are Thriving While Others Struggle—Here’s Why
Retail trends in Louisiana are diverging, with some malls flourishing while others experience closures. In Lafayette, Macy’s is shutting...


Mar 4
NFIB: Insurance Reform a Top Priority for Louisiana Small Businesses in 2025
Main Street businesses are struggling with skyrocketing premiums NFIB State Director Leah Long says small business owners are already...


Feb 25
Trump’s Bold First Month Brings Much-Needed Change, But Business Leaders Urge Patience
In his first month back in office, President Donald Trump has wasted no time delivering on his promises to reshape America’s foreign,...


Feb 17
Louisiana Launches $50M Venture Fund to Boost Homegrown Tech and Innovation
Josh Allen Fleig, the chief innovation officer at Louisiana’s economic development agency, isn’t afraid of a dad joke. At a pre-Super...


Feb 12
Trump Pauses Mexico Tariffs After Securing Border Deal with Sheinbaum, While China and Canada Face Looming Levies
President Donald Trump has agreed to temporarily pause the imposition of a 25% tariff on Mexico for a month following a successful...


Feb 3
Port of New Orleans Breaks Cruise Passenger Record in 2024
The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) has achieved a record-breaking year in 2024, surpassing 1.2 million cruise passenger movements—the...


Jan 16
Louisiana’s Film Industry Faces Challenges, but Finds Strength in Resilience
Since opening its doors in 2014, The Ranch Film Studios in Chalmette, Louisiana, has become a pivotal player in the state’s film...


Dec 9, 2024
In sharply changing energy world, Louisiana, Gulf Coast expected to see big investment
With rising global demand, Louisiana's growing energy sector is expected to try to balance continuing fossil fuel-based production and...
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