Louisiana must ‘connect the dots’ to sustain long-term growth, economist says 

Louisiana enters 2026 on firmer footing than in recent years, but there is still work to do to make sure the state is connecting the dots between big economic development opportunities, according to Stephen...

Gonzales’ Industrial Development Board is nearly $50M in the red

A recent audit of the city of Gonzales’ Industrial Development Board shows the board ended the most recent fiscal year with a $49.1 million net position deficit, a deficit that grew by $3.5 million...

EV adoption in Louisiana continues its slow but steady climb

Electric vehicles are gaining ground in Louisiana, albeit at a pace that lags the nation’s leaders in EV adoption. A new report from Louisiana Clean Fuels shows the state’s EV market continued its steady climb...

Nexus lands funding to shape new strategic plan

Nexus Louisiana has received a $200,000 grant from JPMorgan Chase to develop its 2030 Strategic Plan, a long-term initiative that will guide the organization's impact over the next decade. The grant marks Nexus Louisiana's...

Pelican Institute CEO: Louisiana’s economy is on the line in SCOTUS case

As the U.S. Supreme Court weighs whether Louisiana’s coastal lawsuits against oil and gas companies can be moved from state to federal court, Pelican Institute CEO Daniel Erspamer says the venue question carries big...

What to know about the library millage proposal headed to the Metro Council

The East Baton Rouge Parish Library millage continuation proposal will be introduced at Wednesday’s Metro Council meeting, marking the first step toward placing the measure on the June ballot. The library board unanimously approved the...

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