economy

Since February's winter storm gas prices have been on the rise in Louisiana. You might not believe just how much more you're paying today than you were paying only six months ago.

The COVID-19 crisis has caused massive economic destruction across the United States, but maybe nowhere as much as here in Louisiana.

It's not all about plastic beads, cups, and a little bit of booze. Mardi Gras means big money for all of Louisiana.

Who will be running the country and what policies might they pursue. That's what has small business owners in Louisiana watching and waiting.

The sugarcane grinding season has started. Be on the lookout for 'cane trucks on area roadways. Although it can be difficult, please be patient, because sugarcane is big business in Louisiana.

Some communities in the state continue their slow recovery from lower oil prices. Meanwhile, other communities are experiencing record growth because of natural gas and the chemical industry.

A LSU economist issues a forecast for true recovery from the recent flooding across the state.

No, Lake Charles isn't literally a doughnut. It's just a metaphor. A delicious, fatty pastry metaphor for economic development. Or the lack thereof.

Two Louisiana communities have seen an upturn in their local economy in the last half of 2015. What's it going to take for the rest of the state to join that turn around?

We had two questions for you this past week. One dealt with falling crude prices effects on local jobs. The other was about the Louisiana State Police 20% raise for troopers.

Trying to dodge these guys is tricky!

There are signs of economic growth on the horizon for Southwest Louisiana.  Lakefront development is giving the community hope for the future.  Today the Coushatta Casino Resort broke ground on a new hotel property that should bring more visitors and more jobs to south Louisiana. I like the announcement because it means that there is now a greater chance of finding a place to stay after seeing a c