Business News

Jan 17

Could New Shift in Carbon Storage Permit Authority Spark Economic Boom in Louisiana?

Beginning next month, regulatory authority in Louisiana over permit approval for carbon storage will shift from the Environmental...

Jan 11

John Bel Edwards' former right-hand man joins Ochsner as CAO

Matthew Block, Gov. John Bel Edwards’ former right-hand man and lawyer until last year, has joined Ochsner Health in the new position of...

Jan 4

Holiday Season Not Over in Louisiana!

Mardi Gras will descend upon Louisiana early this year in February, with little time to recover from the holidays—but businesses like...

Jan 4

Fox News: Congressional Republicans celebrate SBA collecting COVID loans after pressuring agency

Congressional Republicans are celebrating the Small Business Administration(SBA) collecting on COVID-19 loans after putting pressure on...

Dec 19, 2023

WSJ: The Impossible Energy ‘Transition’

In the demand-side scenario, technology saves the day with cost-competitive renewables. This is the vision of the International Energy...

Dec 12, 2023

NOLA.com: To combat sky-high insurance premiums, Louisiana looks to Alabama's fortified roof program

A decade ago, Alabama officials were grappling with rising property insurance premiums, mounting losses and insurers pulling out of the...

Dec 11, 2023

Entergy Louisiana rolls out plan to keep businesses open during strong storms

Entergy Louisiana launched a new program called “Power Through” to help businesses stay online during strong storms that knock out the...

Dec 7, 2023

Louisiana Labeled "Judicial Hellhole” Eight Years Running

The American Tort Reform Foundation has labeled Louisiana the 7th largest “Judicial Hellhole” in its annual Judicial Hellholes® report. A...

Dec 7, 2023

EV battery manufacturing transforms dying louisiana chemical plant

Electric vehicle (EV) batteries are considered one of America's next frontiers when it comes to a national effort to transition, at least...

Dec 5, 2023

1012 Industry Report: Ascension Parish eyed for potential $350M manufacturing facility

Article written by Daniel Jacobs - originally publshed on 1012industryreport.com A Chinese-owned producer of materials for rechargeable...

Nov 22, 2023

Can Ozempic be the Solution to Fighting Obesity and Reducing National Debt?

Could helping fight obesity make a difference in reducing the national deficit? One GOP congressman, Rep. David Schweikert of Arizona,...

Nov 21, 2023

Breaking Down the Net Worth of Raising Cane's Todd Graves

Todd Graves has become the richest person in Louisiana and is one of the 500 wealthiest people in the world, according to an analysis by...