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Gambling in Louisiana slowed significantly last month. Here’s why 

Louisiana gaming revenues were down across the board in January as the state faced winter weather that took a toll on the industry.

Do Louisiana’s ports need a state authority to drive economic development? 

Louisiana could better address a number of challenges facing the state's ports through statewide coordination using a master plan, according to a new report.

Louisiana federal judge blocks EPA’s disparate impact requirements 

The Environmental Protection Agency can't treat companies differently in Black communities than in white communities, a federal judge ruled this week.

Louisiana mobile sports betting continues to set records  

Mobile sports wagers were up again in December, marking an increase every month so far in fiscal year 2023-24.

Carbon capture projects are still under scrutiny in Louisiana 

A legislative task force heard last week from industry leaders aiming to counter south Louisiana residents’ widespread concerns about carbon capture and sequestration projects.

Budget deficits threaten Louisiana community colleges

Some of Louisiana's community and technical colleges may soon face budget deficits without a sharp rebound in student enrollment, according to a recent report from the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s office.

Louisiana, Mississippi lose residents as other Southeast states gain

Newly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows Louisiana and Mississippi are losing residents at a time when the rest of the South is growing.

Sports betting tax collections decline in November

Sports wagers continued to rise in Louisiana in November, though a low win percentage and promotional deductions cut tax collections from the month prior.

How Louisiana could lose millions in gas tax revenues by 2040 

A new report from a Libertarian think tank highlights Louisiana's declining gasoline tax revenues...

Here’s how Louisiana state and local taxes compare with neighboring states  

A new report on combined state and local taxes puts Louisiana in the lower end nationally, but residents still pay a higher tab than other states in the Southeast.