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$3B Manufacturing Plant Announced for Southwest Louisiana

WESTLAKE, La. – From Louisiana Economic Development: Lake Charles Methanol II LLC announced plans to invest $3.24 billion to construct a new manufacturing plant that...

The Politics of Mardi Gras

NEW ORLEANS (Verite) — Most people see the Carnival season as several weeks of entertainment leading up to Mardi Gras Day. However, for more...

Audit Report Recommends Master Plan for Louisiana’s Ports

BATON ROUGE (The Center Square) — Louisiana could better address a number of challenges facing the state's ports through statewide coordination using a master...

Partners Demonstrate Electric Aircraft in Houma

HOUMA, La. — On Feb. 7, Houston-based helicopter operator Bristow and Vermont aerospace company Beta Technologies hosted an electric vehicle flight demonstration in Houma,...

Tire Recycling Company Plans $46M Facility in Louisiana

RESERVE, La. – Life for Tyres Group Limited, a European tire recycling company, has announced plans to invest $46 million to establish its first...

Episode 183: Port NOLA Updates from Chairman Joseph Toomy

This week, Joseph Toomy talks about efforts to increase cooperation between south Louisiana's five ports, the Port of New Orleans’ plans to build a...
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Legislation Aims to Increase Access to Infrastructure Jobs

NEW ORLEANS — On Jan. 5, U.S. Rep. Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-La.) and U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins (R-La.) introduced the bipartisan TWIC Efficiency...

Mignon Faget Appoints Maghan Oroszi CEO

NEW ORLEANS — Renowned New Orleans Jewelry designer Mignon Faget is handing the reins of her namesake company to sculptor and designer Maghan Oroszi,...

Average Long-Term US Mortgage Rate Eases to 6.63%

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate eased this week, welcome news for prospective homebuyers as the spring homebuying season approaches. The...

US Worker Paycheck Growth Slowed Late Last Year

WASHINGTON (AP) — Pay and benefits for America’s workers slowed last quarter, a trend that could affect the Federal Reserve's decision about when to...

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