Louisiana Manufacturing

Lake Charles Accepts Citgo’s $160,000 Environmental Settlement

News Summary Citgo Petroleum Corp. has proposed a $160,000 settlement to resolve over 200 alleged environmental violations at its Westlake…

2 months ago

New Orleans Faces Rising Insurance Crisis Impacting Local Businesses

News Summary Stein's Market and Deli in New Orleans struggles as skyrocketing insurance costs and rising rent threaten its future.…

2 months ago

Louisiana Lawmakers Advocate for Tariffs on Imported Rice

News Summary U.S. Representatives Clay Higgins and Julia Letlow are advocating for tariffs on imported rice to support local farmers…

2 months ago

Advocacy Groups Challenge Entergy’s Gas Plant Plans in Louisiana

News Summary In Louisiana, advocacy groups are opposing Entergy's proposed construction of three gas power plants to support a major…

2 months ago

Louisiana Launches Aviation Maintenance Apprenticeship Program

News Summary Louisiana has introduced its first Aviation Maintenance Apprenticeship program, connecting students from SOWELA Technical Community College with paid…

2 months ago

Louisiana Business Leaders Navigate Political Changes

News Summary Following significant political shifts, Louisiana's business leaders are balancing hope and anxiety as they adapt to proposed changes…

2 months ago

Woodside and Bechtel Seal Deal for LNG Development in Lake Charles

News Summary Woodside has signed a crucial deal with Bechtel for its liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Lake Charles,…

2 months ago

Louisiana DEQ Faces Controversy Under New Leadership

News Summary Louisiana's Department of Environmental Quality is grappling with turmoil following the appointment of Aurelia Skipwith Giacometteaux as the…

2 months ago