Louisiana Economy Struggles With Reliance On Oil And Tourism, Analysis Shows

Fourth quarter performances were overall very healthy.

Louisiana Courts Energy Startup That Converts Sugar Cane Waste To Biofuel

A company that turns sugar cane waste into a green biofuel is considering building a $70 million renewable energy facility.

Marathon Petroleum Cut Nearly 2,000 Jobs – And Reaped $2.1B In Pandemic Benefits

One morning in September, word of layoffs began to spread quickly through Marathon Petroleum's refinery in Garyville.

Lawmakers Hope ‘Orphan' Well Tax Exemption Will Resolve Ongoing Problem In Oil Industry

Lawmakers on Wednesday approved legislation that would establish a program to help fix “orphan” oil wells by offering a tax exemption.

This Session Made The 8th Consecutive Year The Louisiana Legislature Heaped Praise On Formosa Plastics

For nearly a decade, Louisiana lawmakers have passed annual resolutions encouraging closer economic ties with Taiwan.

House Passes Bill That Would Hide Corporate Tax Break Data From The Public

House lawmakers on Thursday voted 59-38 for a bill that would change the public records law.

Louisiana Bill Takes Lenient Approach To Employers Who Misclassify Workers

The Louisiana House unanimously passed a bill Monday meant to discourage employers from misclassifying workers as independent contractors.

Gov. Edwards Wants Feds To End Suspension Against Oil And Gas Leases In Gulf

Gov. John Bel Edwards urged Congress to lift the pause on oil and gas leasing in the Gulf of Mexico at a U.S. Senate Committee on Energy.

House Committee Votes To Let Industries Secretly Audit Themselves

The House and Governmental Affairs Committee advanced several bills this week that would weaken transparency.

Melissa Pickering Named Advocate Health Advisors Regional Manager

Pickering will be responsible for recruiting, training and supporting insurance agents throughout Louisiana.

The Joint Chiropractic Opens First Location in New Orleans

-Ease spine stress through accessible chiropractic care-

CenturyLink Outage: 911 Disruptions Continue, FCC To Investigate

CenturyLink said it discovered additional technical problems as restoration efforts were underway.

Louisiana's Lake Charles Won't Get Fuel Plant

Sasol made the announcement Thursday in a news release posted on its website.