Business News

Nov 29, 2022

How An IRA Strategy Can Help You Be More Generous On Giving Tuesday

When charitable appeals arrive for Giving Tuesday, most people turn to their checkbooks or payment cards. Some people, and the objects of...

Nov 29, 2022

Congressional Leaders Commit to Quickly Pass Legislation to Avert Rail Strike

In a press conference, Mrs. Pelosi said that the House will aim to quickly pass legislation that accepts the original labor union...

Nov 29, 2022

Entergy named a top utility in economic development for 15 years

NEW ORLEANS – Entergy Louisiana and Entergy New Orleans remained major players for economic growth for the region by working closely with...

Nov 29, 2022

Louisiana projected GDP drop means job growth also likely to slow in 2023

Most of Louisiana’s nine major metro areas are expected to see more job growth than initially expected through the rest of the year, but...

Nov 26, 2022

Bob Iger named Disney CEO again, replacing Bob Chapek, in a shock to Hollywood

Bob Iger, one of the most successful CEOs in the history of The Walt Disney Company, is returning to once again run the media empire....

Nov 24, 2022

US consumer confidence falls in November for 2nd month

U.S. consumer confidence fell for the second straight month in November amid ongoing high inflation, rising interest rates, and layoffs...

Nov 21, 2022

Report: Gains Expected for Oil And Gas Jobs

Louisiana and Texas are expected to gain thousands of oil and gas jobs in the coming months, though employment numbers likely won’t...

Nov 17, 2022

Op-Ed: Louisiana’s Taxes Need an Overhaul

Louisiana has many of the right characteristics for families to flourish. This includes abundant natural resources and thriving...

Nov 15, 2022

Losing people, losing jobs: Forecast projects rural Louisiana's 'funk' to worsen

Population declines will continue to drive a years-long economic slide in Louisiana's rural areas, and the 29 parishes outside the...

Oct 13, 2022

Guest column: Job-focused education proposal is an opportunity Louisiana can’t pass up

The recent accountability proposal from the Louisiana Department of Education has the potential to be a strategic win for our students,...