Construction industry business owners are more concerned about the state of the economy than those in other sectors and are having a harder time filling jobs,
A bill that has unanimously passed both chambers of the Louisiana Legislature would allow political subdivisions to charge utility fees to fund stormwater management programs
Louisiana already has 1 million gallons of fuel available if needed for its hurricane response efforts. However, state lawmakers are considering setting aside another 4 million
While this isn't set in stone, it's likely enough that businesses need to start preparing as soon as possible, says Jorge A. Guzman, associate professor of business management at Columbia Business School. Â
Federal efforts to slow inflation are taking a toll on Louisiana's economy, with job growth now projected to be much less than previously anticipated and full recovery from the pandemic delayed by years.
This year, the Loop Current looks remarkably similar to the way it did in 2005, the year Hurricane Katrina crossed the Loop Current before devastating New Orleans.