LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Struggling to keep up with higher household costs could get a little easier for thousands of Entergy Louisiana customers this week. Entergy Louisiana is launching a $2 million bill assistance program offering a one-time $100 bill credit, funded…
One of the three national credit rating agencies upgraded Louisiana's bond rating at the end of last week. The state should now expect to pay less in interest when it borrows money for roadwork and other construction projects. Fitch Ratings…
Alternative investment platform invites accredited investors to learn how private capital is fueling small business growth in Kenya Now in its 52nd year, the New Orleans Investment Conference draws investors from all 50 states and more than 35 countries. InNova will host attendees…
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners (RTA) confirmed they have a new CEO to lead New Orleans’ transit agency. According to the board, Justin Augustine was chosen to become CEO out of three finalists.
Some Louisiana residents will have an opportunity to get assistance on their electricity bills. Entergy is offering a one-time $100 credit on electricity bills to eligible customers in Louisiana, excluding Orleans Parish, through a program funded by a $2 million donation from…
Louisiana's general obligation and issuer default ratings were upgraded to AA from AA-minus by Fitch Ratings, which cited successful implementation of 2024 revenue policy changes. The outlook was revised to stable from positive. Fitch also upgraded the state's appropriations-backed bonds to…
bp has agreed to make an early payment of approximately $350m to Louisiana, US and resolve remaining coastal zone lawsuits involving the company, including remaining litigation linked to the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The new agreement was signed by Louisiana Governor…
The company name was deliberately chosen from West African lore: Obatala, the god who shaped the human body. And the New Orleans biotech firm is determined to see that their human-based research lab materials accurately reflect the true makeup of…
Louisiana and BP announced a two-part settlement agreement on Friday related to economic harm from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon spill as well as separate litigation on coastal damage, bringing the state a step away from resolving all such claims. No details…
Oct 23 (Reuters) - BP and the US state of Louisiana on Friday agreed to resolve two long-running disputes tied to the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill, including a single early payment of about $350 million and the settlement of remaining coastal zone lawsuits…
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