20 More Oil Rigs Could Leave the Gulf Unless Permitting Is Increased

By Kevin Mooney

09/13/2011

Up to 20 oil rigs could leave the Gulf of Mexico, in addition to the 11 that have already left, since the Obama Administration imposed a moratorium on deepwater oil and gas drilling in May 2010. Sen. Vitter asks about the impact on small business, and the cost of green lawsuits in letter to feds.

TAGS: British Petroleum, Gulf of Mexico, Interior Department, Ken Salazar, Michael Bromwich, Moratorium, National Federation of Independent Business, oil rigs, Sen. David Vitter

Employers Suffering from BP Disaster Set to be Relieved of Unemployment Costs

By Kevin Mooney

05/10/2011

Louisiana employers impacted by the British Petroleum oil spill last April are set to be relieved from the costs connected with unemployment benefits. Sen. Neil Riser (R-Columbia) has introduced SB 121, which would alleviate the financial burden for innocent third parties.

TAGS: British Petroleum, Neil Riser, oil spill, President Obama, Unemployment

Louisiana Energy Leader Describes Obama Administration as Hostile

By Kevin Mooney

04/26/2011

If the Obama Administration actually favored increased production in the Gulf of Mexico, it would be happening Don Briggs, president of the Louisiana Oil and Gas Association (LOGA) told audience members at luncheon held in New Orleans. "Louisiana is the Aorta of America," he said in his talk. But a change in Administration is needed.

TAGS: British Petroleum, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Don Briggs, Gulf of Mexico, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, Louisiana Oil and Gas Association (LOGA), Michael Bromwich, Obama Administration, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEMRE)

Louisiana’s Comeback Agenda

Louisiana’s Comeback Agenda is a bold vision for policy change in Louisiana. Given our economic and cultural assets, Louisiana should be an economic powerhouse. This agenda is the roadmap for how we get there. It’s intended to serve as a guide for lawmakers, candidates, and community leaders to spark discussion and debate toward proven policies that will...

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