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American Press

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Firm that gave $115K to Landry’s PAC tapped for SpaceX contract

By Nolan McKendry | The Center Square A New Orleans engineering firm that has contributed $115,000 to a political action committee closely aligned with Gov. Jeff Landry has been selected […]

Louisiana · 7d

NOLA.com

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New statewide political director at business trade group; bank exec retiring after 45 years

South Louisiana businesses and nonprofit groups recently announced the following promotions, new hires and resignations. Tommy Costales has been promoted to director of technology services for the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Costales, who has more than 25 years of experience managing complex technology systems, was first hired by the Convention Center as assistant director of information technology in 2024.

New Orleans, LA · 5d

1012industryreport.com

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FUEL’s five-year strategy aims to turn the state’s existing advantages into new technologies, companies and career opportunities

Louisiana has no shortage of energy expertise, industrial assets or promising research. The harder challenge has been connecting them—turning discoveries in the lab into commercial technologies, preparing workers for the jobs those technologies create and giving emerging companies a place to prove they can operate at industrial scale. FUEL...

Louisiana · 4d

golatinos.net

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UF Targets Pest Threatening Florida Sugarcane

An invasive pest threatening Florida’s sugarcane crops has prompted a research effort at the University of Florida (UF). Scientists have secured $200,000 in federal funding to study the pasture mealybug and develop practical tools to help growers protect their fields and reduce potential losses. The funding supports two years...

Florida · 5d

BRProud

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Young entrepreneur turns his passion for lemonade into a growing business

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. For one young Louisiana entrepreneur, that familiar saying became the recipe for a growing business.

Brusly, LA · 8d

BRProud

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Auto loan debt rising fast in Louisiana, study shows

A new WalletHub study ranked Louisiana eighth among U.S. states experiencing the fastest growth in auto loan debt.

Louisiana · 6d

KSLA

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Students show livestock at State Fair of Louisiana after weeks of care

Shreveport, LA · 6d

mySanAntonio.com

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Buc-ee's sets groundbreaking date for massive I-10 Louisiana store

The company broke ground on its first Louisiana store last year — and a second is bringing 120 pumps to the I-10 corridor.

Lafayette, LA · 9d

postsouth.com

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Proposed amendment could impact local Louisiana property tax rates

A proposed amendment on the Louisiana ballot would give local governments more flexibility in setting property tax rates. Amendment No. 2 would remove a "use-it-or-lose-it" rule, allowing taxing bodies to delay rate increases without losing future authority. A vote for the amendment gives local authorities more time to decide whether...

Louisiana · 8d

WNTZ

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Auto loan debt rising fast in Louisiana, study shows

A new WalletHub study ranked Louisiana eighth among U.S. states experiencing the fastest growth in auto loan debt.

Louisiana · 5d

KSLA

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Former LPB President and CEO Beth Courtney passes away

The Louisiana Public Broadcasting company has announced the passing of its former President and CEO, Beth Courtney.

Louisiana · 7d

The Center Square

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Firm that gave $115K to Landry's PAC tapped for SpaceX contract

(The Center Square) – A New Orleans engineering firm that has contributed $115,000 to a political action committee closely aligned with Gov. Jeff Landry has been selected by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for work related to SpaceX's planned project in Vermilion Parish. Royal Engineers & Consultants has contributed to Cajun PAC II six times since 2019, including $50,000 in June 2024, $25,000 in May 2025 and another $25,000 in March 2026, according to campaign finance records reviewed by The Center Square. Cajun PAC II is formally affiliated with Gov. Jeff Landry, who served as its chairman. The firm has also contributed directly to Landry's political campaigns, including $12,000 in September 2025. In all, the firm has contributed at least $27,000 to Landry's campaigns since 2014, separate from its contributions to Cajun PAC II. The governor’s office did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Royal declined to comment. The Department of Transportation and Development told The Center Square Royal's Louisiana-based resources are "strategically located near the SpaceX site and allow for rapid mobilization, timely field response and direct coordination with DOTD, Space X, local stakeholders and other project partners." The department did not answer whether the contract

Louisiana · 8d

1012industryreport.com

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Community pushback and regulatory uncertainty are giving pause to players in the CCS space

The back-to-back cancellations of two Louisiana mega projects last summer provided a stark warning that growing community resistance is having a very real impact on industrial investments with a carbon sequestration component. Air Products announced in June that it was abandoning its $4.5 billion Louisiana Clean Energy project in Ascension...

Louisiana · 8d

mahoningmatters.com

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Dutch Bros is expanding to 3 cities. See where

Dutch Bros is brewing up more locations as 2026 winds down, with three new coffee shops planned across the South. The fast-growing drive-thru coffee chain confirmed Oct. 28 that stores are coming soon to Alabama, Florida and Louisiana. Dutch Bros declined to provide opening dates for the three shops. The...

Florida · 8d

talkbusiness.net

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Low levels on the Mississippi River impact grain profits

The harvest is coming to a rapid close but another economic problem for producers is playing out again on the Mississippi River. In recent years, drought has caused the river to hit historic lows and that impacts shipping costs for grains headed to New Orleans. The river at Memphis on...

New Orleans, LA · 8d

97.3 The Dawg

partner publisher · 16.5K followers

Power Bill Payment Assistance - Many Louisiana Families Are Eligible

Entergy is offering some 750,000 Louisiana families the opportunity to reduce thier power bills by $100. Here's how to do that.

Louisiana · 9d

WGNO

partner publisher · 75.5K followers

Auto loan debt rising fast in Louisiana, study shows

A new WalletHub study ranked Louisiana eighth among U.S. states experiencing the fastest growth in auto loan debt.

Louisiana · 6d

BRProud

partner publisher · 25.6K followers

Louisiana’s bond rating improves, which should save the state money

One of the three national credit rating agencies upgraded Louisiana’s bond rating at the end of last week.

Louisiana · 9d

bizneworleans.com

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Building Louisiana’s Maritime Workforce

Louisiana ranks first in the nation in economic impact from America’s maritime industry. Approximately 54,000 jobs are directly tied to the industry, while roughly one in five jobs in the state is connected in some way to the maritime economy. The state also ranks third nationally in shipbuilding, an...

Louisiana · 7d

American Press

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Louisiana residents sue to unwind SpaceX tax deal

By Christiaan Mader | The Current Three Vermilion Parish residents and a new nonprofit have sued parish officials for alleged open meetings violations related to the landmark SpaceX deal. The stakes of […]

Vermilion Parish, LA · 10d