Economic development
For the Children? Data Center Strengthens Local School District, Community
Richland Parish, Louisiana is not often the subject of national news. This month has been an exception. [...]
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LPSC Explores New Electricity Options
Louisiana regulators have officially opened the door to one of the most consequential energy policy [...]
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Entergy’s New Mega-Deal: How Does It Measure Up to President Trump’s Ratepayer Protection Pledge?
Entergy Louisiana’s March 27 announcement of a dramatically expanded power agreement with Meta for the [...]
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Growing Louisiana’s Workforce: Why HB 680 Is Essential to “One Door to Work”
Louisiana stands at a pivotal moment. With tens of billions of dollars in new economic development [...]
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Interview with Louisiana Works Secretary Susie Schowen
Governor Landry recently issued an executive order “Modernizing Louisiana’s Workforce For A [...]
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Courts vs. Communities: Should Judges Override Local Land-Use Decisions?
Can the courts substitute their judgment for the reasonable judgment of local governments when it comes [...]
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Unlocking Louisiana’s Energy Abundance: Pelican Institute Releases Roadmap to Reform
Louisiana has long been an energy powerhouse—fueling homes, industries, and America’s economy through [...]
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Up to Data (Centers): What’s Ahead for Data Centers, Technology, and Energy in Louisiana
In 2025, Louisiana cemented itself as an up-and-coming force in the tech industry. From leading the [...]
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Louisiana’s Path to Economic Prosperity and Energy Dominance Runs Through Free Markets
Earlier this month, Entergy Louisiana broke ground on two of three new gas-fired power plants designed to [...]
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