A report by GNO Inc.’s Michael Hecht about business opportunities discussed during the New Orleans Saints’ recent visit to France shows that people who sloganeer against economic “globalism” are woefully misguided. International trade is not a bad thing; it’s…
Home prices in Baton Rouge are still creeping up, but the largest contributor may not be what you expect, a National Association of Home Builders economist said. Regulatory costs, which include charges for conducting studies and changes to building codes,…
Walkers and runners are silhouetted against the western sky as the afternoon sun begins to set along the Mississippi River Levee, Thursday, March 20, 2025, in downtown Baton Rouge, La. In a system known as “Free Markets, Shared Foundations,” you make as…
I recently read an op-ed in this newspaper arguing that the Durbin-Marshall credit card mandates would ease pressure on Louisiana businesses and keep our economy growing. As an entrepreneur, I understand the appeal. But after 20 years running a video production…
The Greater Baton Rouge Economic Partnership has selected a top Louisiana Economic Development official as its next permanent leader. Paige Carter, LED’s chief business development officer, will take over as president and CEO of the Partnership in January, the organization…
(The Center Square) – Louisiana is moving to an invitation-only process for data centers seeking lucrative state tax exemptions, as the state remains unable to estimate how much revenue it stands to lose through the incentive program. Louisiana Economic Development announced…
The site of Visit Baton Rouge’s new headquarters at 232 Lafayette Here is a list of commercial and residential building permits issued by East Baton Rouge Parish Government from Oct. 19-30. 232 LAFAYETTE ST.: interior demolition, renovations and buildout of a 12,310-square-foot building…
Gov. Jeff Landry speaks during the announcement of plans to build a SpaceX spaceport on the Louisiana coast south of Pecan Island Tuesday, August 25, 2026, in Abbeville, La. The news media is full of coverage about controversial land deals in Louisiana…
According to New Orleans CityBusiness, Louisiana's state government alone has accumulated $39.3 billion in debt, which works out to $8,440 per resident. That places Louisiana 17th-highest among all 50 states for state debt per resident, the outlet reported, citing the Reason Foundation analysis.
What, exactly, does a “digital factory” produce? Digits? Fingers and toes? Tiny models of digital factories, as Dr. Evil may appreciate? The term “digital factory” is absurd on its face, comical in its ridiculousness. Even Orwell would tip his hat…
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