Riegel: Jindal-era economic deal doesn’t live up to billing

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When Louisiana Economic Development was trying to woo GE Capital to Louisiana in 2013 to open a technology center in downtown New Orleans, it agreed to provide the company with a $12.7 million grant to cover its relocation costs, workforce training and other expenses. The state also pledged to commit $5 million over 10 years

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