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Appeals court to hear arguments on legality of Biden’s lease sales suspension

A federal appeals court in New Orleans will hear arguments today about whether President Joe Biden legally suspended new oil and gas lease sales shortly after taking office because of climate change worries.

Vidalia graphite plant to quadruple in size to supply electric cars

The Syrah graphite plant in Vidalia is set to quadruple in size to supply...

More than 300 officials throughout Louisiana sign letter backing local ITEP control

More than 300 local elected officials from throughout Louisiana have signed an open letter to the Legislature,

State’s community colleges rolling out $10.5M workforce program

More than 2,000 people have sought grants to pursue training for high-demand jobs since a new state program began taking applications in March,

Accessories brand Tiggy&Teddy repurposes vintage pieces to make new products 

Creating something new from something found is the foundation of Kaitlyn Stockwell’s business.

Proposal would ban Russian imports to Louisiana 

Louisiana lawmakers advanced a proposal today that would ban Russian imports of natural resources...
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Revenue Estimating Conference projects higher tax revenue for Louisiana

Higher tax revenue is helping add $350 million to Louisiana’s general fund budget for...

State officials report $1.9M in questionable pandemic aid to businesses

The Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s Office and the state Treasury have identified more than $1.9 million in questionable payments made through the federally funded Main Street Recovery Program.

Influential Woman in Business: Karen Breaux of Postlethwaite & Netterville

For Karen Breaux, life is a series of moments, which, if you play them right, can teach you everything you need to know to move forward, even if the lesson isn’t immediately obvious.

AG Jeff Landry alleges Biden administration colluded with social media giants

As states push back against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas’ plan to combat disinformation online, Louisiana’s Jeff Landry is among two attorneys general that have filed a lawsuit against him,