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🔒 Louisiana governor candidates find common ground at PAR forum

Though Louisiana’s four leading candidates for governor differed in style and specifics at the...

🔒 Councilwoman questions process, vote for Batson’s appointment as parish attorney

Metro Councilwoman Ronnie Edwards says she’s disappointed with the council’s appointment last night of...

🔒 Dan Borné outlines threats to Louisiana’s industrial expansion boom

While leaders of the state’s chemical industry remain optimistic about the future of the...

🔒 10/12: How does oil’s price plunge affect south Louisiana industrial expansion?

In a state well-accustomed to the fickle behavior of commodities, big swings in oil...

🔒 10/12: Regional impact study (RIS) sets path for Lake Charles growth

LIFESTYLE MATTERS: The new regional impact study proposes the boom is not just a...

🔒 10/12: LLOG Exploration is making waves in the Gulf

When the Obama administration announced a moratorium on deepwater drilling in the Gulf of...

🔒 10/12: LED FastStart’s Jeff Lynn has helped make the training program the most successful in the country

Over the last six years, Louisiana has attracted about $62 billion in new investment...

🔒 10/12: Entergy plans for new industry power needs in Louisiana

On Jan. 26, Entergy Louisiana held a grand opening for Ninemile 6, a $655 million...

🔒 10/12: Sasol brings major contractors together with potential subcontractors for ethane plant opportunity

By Erin Z. Bass On Feb. 9, Sasol announced the appointment of six major Louisiana...

🔒 10/12: Capital Region transportation woes already causing headaches for industry

The Capital Region’s industrial corridors have long had traffic issues. But Tom Yura, who...