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Why the Legislature passes fewer bills compared to 20 years ago

Louisiana has seen a gradual decline in the number of bills filed by lawmakers over the past two decades, according to the Public Affairs Research Council for Louisiana. 

Treasury secretary doubles down on push for more corporate transparency

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen affirmed America’s commitment to enhancing corporate transparency along with 20 other countries at this week's Summit for Democracy in Washington, D.C. 

Small businesses weigh banking options amid turmoil 

The collapse of both Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, as well as the...

Milestone Carbon evaluating Terrebonne Parish site for carbon capture project 

Houston-based Milestone Carbon is considering building a carbon capture and sequestration facility in Terrebonne...

Entrepreneur launches distillery after asking himself, ‘What if?’

Baton Rouge-based home distiller Delos Butler is launching a small batch spirits brand called Bayou Blessing, at Barringer Foreman Technology Park on Airline Highway. 

DOTD, EBR seek $2M federal grant to ease traffic congestion during I-10 work 

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is seeking a $1.97 million grant to deploy adaptive traffic signals at 39 intersections on state roads expected to see heavier traffic as the Interstate 10 widening project is ongoing.
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Partnerships like LSU has with Caesars barred under new rules from gaming industry 

The U.S. gambling industry is adopting a new responsible marketing code that will ban sportsbooks from partnering with colleges to promote sports wagering.

Southern University launching an esports and law certification

Southern University is launching an esports and law certification through its law center. 

Alford: Dollars will drive regular session, but with elections as a backdrop

Money will be among the driving themes of the regular session that convenes April 10.  

Louisiana in a position to cash in on top-dollar energy investments, experts say

While there is some uncertainty with current economic conditions, experts say Louisiana is still well-positioned to take advantage of top-dollar investment opportunities as the energy industry continues to transition away from fossil fuels toward renewables.Â