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New Orleans Assessor Wants $11 Million in Tax Breaks Rejected, Cites Conflict Fears
3+ hour, 58+ min ago (314+ words) The numbers driving Williams' objection are striking. HGI recommended a combined $17 million in assessment reductions this year, and Williams is disputing nearly $11 million of that total, per the same report. About two-thirds of the disputed properties are commercial, not residential....
Louisiana farmers blend tradition and innovation to keep agriculture growing
13+ hour, 11+ min ago (1042+ words) Robert and Rachel Duncan of Rapides Parish maintain a herd of about 200 mama cows and frequently sell beef directly to customers. This article is brought to you by the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation. For generations, Louisiana farmers have helped feed…...
NOMAR forecast highlights opportunities for New Orleans to capitalize on statewide economic momentum
13+ hour, 11+ min ago (672+ words) Keynote speaker Terry Watson This article is brought to you by the New Orleans Metropolitan Association of Realtors (NOMAR). As billions of dollars in new investments reshape Louisiana’s economic landscape, local leaders said Greater New Orleans is well-positioned to build…...
Louisiana Teachers commits $200m to EnCap, NGP infrastructure funds | News | Institutional Real Estate, Inc.
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (151+ words) The Teachers’ Retirement System of Louisiana has committed $200 million to infrastructure funds managed by EnCap Investments and NGP Energy Capital Management. Louisiana Teachers commits $200m to EnCap, NGP infrastructure funds The Teachers’ Retirement System of Louisiana (TRSL) has committed $200 million to…...
Louisiana to Open $27M Hurricane Aid Window for Fishermen, Processors, Dealers
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (103+ words) Louisiana will open applications October 19 for roughly $27 million in federal disaster assistance meant to help fishing businesses recover from the hurricanes that battered the state's coast in 2020 and 2021. Fishermen, charter captains, vessel owners, seafood dealers and processors are all in…...
Louisiana shipyards to build 30 new drone ships as part of Navy's $1.2B purchase
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (1120+ words) Huntington Ingalls Industries and Breaux Brothers Enterprises flipped the first Romulus hull in September 2026 at Breaux Brothers' New Iberia shipyard. Dino Mavrookas, co-founder of autonomous vessel startup Saronic, welds decorative medallions onto an aluminum keel at a ceremony celebrating the…...
Louisiana borrowers to face biggest ‘tax bomb’ from student loan forgiveness
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (605+ words) Graduates stand during the May 16, 2025, commencement ceremony at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, held at the Cajundome. (Greg LaRose/Louisiana Illuminator) Some Louisianians could see their tax bills triple — the biggest increase in the country — following the expiration of…...
Data centers, LNG, SpaceX expected to boost Louisiana employment by 55,000 jobs over next two years
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (568+ words) Louisiana is expected to add 55,000 jobs over the next two years, driven by a boom in industrial construction projects across the state including data centers, liquefied natural gas plants and SpaceX’s massive launch facility, according to an economic forecast released…...
As the Era of Super Intelligence Begins, EFFECT CO. Founder Mariel Campbell Named a New Orleans Steel Magnolia for Helping Humanity When It Matters Most
5+ day, 11+ hour ago (645+ words) Recognized in New Orleans Magazine’s historic 60th anniversary issue, Campbell joins a distinguished group of women honored as Steel Magnolias for their strength, service and lasting impact on the lives of others.New Orleans, Oct. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Proud New Orleans native…...
Louisiana Jeweler Sweeps Jewelers of Louisiana Awards for 2026
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (591+ words) Pattons Fine Jewelry walks away with Top Design Awards for 4th year running. (PRESS RELEASE) BATON ROUGE, LA — Pattons Fine Jewelry seems to have a corner on top custom design for jewelers in the state of Louisiana, as award-winning creator Ara…...