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Analysts expect Louisiana oil & gas sector to shrink or pivot to clean fuels this year

By Wesley Muller Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — Louisiana’s oil and gas industry is expected to shrink slightly this year due to a combination of economic

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‘Dollar’ store workers in New Orleans protest for increased pay, better working conditions

By Ryan Whirty Contributing Writer Workers at “dollar” discount stores in Louisiana have banded together to call for safer working conditions and better pay in

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Tech firm Excella plans New Orleans hub with 150 jobs
By Greg LaRose Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — An information technology company has picked New Orleans for its newest hub location and plans to hire 150 new employees over the next five years, ...
How ocean wind power could help the oil industry
By Terry L. Jones and Pam Radtke Contributing Writers (Special from Floodlight via lailluminator.com) — Offshore wind farms in the Gulf of Mexico proposed by the Biden Administration could generate enough electricity ...
Louisiana conservatives consider ban on liberal business agendas
By Wesley Muller Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — A panel led by two conservative Louisiana legislators is working to understand and eventually end the use of progressive corporate principles known as ESG that ...
Details emerge over Gulf Coast Amtrak route from Mobile to New Orleans, as former enemies become funding partners
By Sara DiNatale Contributing Writer (Special from Mississippi Today via Verite.org) — As Amtrak plans for a 2023 start date, the freight companies and Alabama port that once said passenger rail’s return ...
LABI input, or lack of it, likely to shape medical marijuana workplace policy
By Wesley Muller Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — A state panel has three weeks left to wrap up work on draft legislation to protect workers who use medical marijuana. Before then, members hope ...
When student loan repayments resume, will problems return too?
By Charlene Crowell Contributing Writer Although a college education is strongly believed to be the bridge to a better life, building financial security is a long way off for millions of graduates ...
Louisiana regulators face insurance storms on multiple fronts
By Greg LaRose Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — Home-owners’ insurance has turned into a minefield for Louisiana officials, who are fielding a surge of complaints from policyholders over storm damage claims and rising ...
The elimination of state income tax may be on the agenda for 2023 legislative session
By Molly Ryan Contributing Writer (LSU Manship School News Service) — With no personal income tax and booming economies, Texas, Florida and Tennessee are once again drawing attention from Louisiana lawmakers who ...

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