louisiana economy update

Bossier City Concerns Grow Over Louisiana Boardwalk Outlets

News Summary Bossier City officials express worries over the declining business performance of Louisiana Boardwalk Outlets, particularly after multiple tenant…

1 month ago

Churchill Downs Inc. to Surrender Racing Licenses in Louisiana

News Summary Churchill Downs Inc. has announced plans to relinquish its live racing and off-track betting licenses for Fair Grounds…

1 month ago

South Carolina Surpasses Louisiana in Growth and Economy

News Summary South Carolina has overtaken Louisiana in both population and economic development, boasting a GDP of nearly $350 billion…

1 month ago

New Orleans Faces Uncertainty as Churchill Downs Considers License Surrender

News Summary New Orleans is at risk of losing its historic horse racing tradition as Churchill Downs, Inc. contemplates surrendering…

1 month ago

Louisiana Senate Approves Reduced Funding for LA GATOR Program

News Summary The Louisiana Senate Finance Committee has approved a budget that cuts funding for the LA GATOR Private School…

2 months ago

Denka Performance Elastomer Suspends Production in Louisiana

News Summary Denka Performance Elastomer has suspended production at its Louisiana facility due to significant financial losses totaling $109 million.…

2 months ago

Louisiana Sees Decrease in Unemployment Claims Ahead of Changes

News Summary Louisiana reports a decrease in initial unemployment claims, dropping to 1,459 for the week ending May 10. Despite…

2 months ago

Lafayette Faces Business Closures Amid Economic Challenges

News Summary Lafayette, Louisiana, is experiencing a significant wave of business closures, with several local establishments shutting down due to…

2 months ago

Louisiana’s Economic Transformation: Climbing the Ranks

News Summary Louisiana is undergoing a significant economic transformation, moving from 31st to 18th in the 2025 Rich States, Poor…

2 months ago

Louisiana Sees Decline in Unemployment Claims

News Summary Louisiana's initial unemployment claims have dropped to 1,539 for the week ending May 3, down from 1,685 the…

3 months ago