louisiana economy

Louisiana Prepares for Tax Code Changes Vote

News Summary On March 29, Louisiana voters will decide on Constitutional Amendment 2, proposing significant changes to the state's tax…

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Driven Brands Faces Legal and Financial Challenges

News Summary Driven Brands Holdings Inc. is currently dealing with significant challenges following disappointing Q2 2023 earnings that led to…

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Contradictory Trends in Louisiana Retail: Expansions Amid Store Closures

News Summary The retail landscape in Louisiana reflects a unique juxtaposition of expansion and closure. High-end retailers are thriving, particularly…

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Concerns Arise in Baton Rouge Over New Tariff Plans

News Summary As President Trump's new tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China come into play, residents and local…

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Donaldsonville to Host $7.5 Billion Clean Hydrogen Ammonia Facility

News Summary Donaldsonville, Louisiana, is set to become a hub for clean energy with the announcement of a $7.5 billion…

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Lease Cuts Reshape Federal Agencies in Louisiana

News Summary Federal agencies in Louisiana are facing significant lease terminations as part of a national cost-cutting initiative by the…

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Trump Administration Faces Backlash Over Foreign Aid Cuts

News Summary The Trump administration's recent decision to cut nearly 10,000 USAID awards has sparked outrage in Washington D.C., with…

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Insurance Reform on the Horizon for Louisiana

News Summary As Louisiana prepares for its legislative session starting April 14, 2025, key discussions on insurance reform are underway.…

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Local LNG Facility Expansion Set to Boost Port Sulphur Economy

News Summary Port Sulphur, Louisiana, is experiencing a wave of optimism with Venture Global's announcement of an $18 billion expansion…

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