Economy

Are such surcharges illegal in the state of Louisiana?

Where do you stand on the issue?

Personal income figures in Louisiana are among the highest in the country, coming in behind only Texas.

When it comes to earning a living in Louisiana, have you ever wondered where your earnings place you in Louisiana? How much does it take to land in the top 1% income-wise in Louisiana? Here's what USA Today has found out...

The news is welcome in the area, but Scott warned about predictions.

Here is the list of the lowest-paying jobs in the state according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Louisiana has the second worst economy in the country according to a national survey. Here's what's being done to make sure we claim the number one spot next year.

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.

Shrimp imported from China & Vietnam is significantly cheaper than that from the Gulf of Mexico. You get what you pay for...

How does politics affect business on the local level? Small business owners reveal what the state's political and economic climate is doing to their long range plans.

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?

Nationwide auto sales set records during this past year. Louisiana automobile dealers say their year could have been better but they are not complaining.

What will the new year bring for those in the oil and gas industry? One expert offers his opinions on why 2016 shouldn't be as much of a roller coaster ride as 2015 was.

The state's treasurer is blaming the state's part-time Governor for some serious financial woes.

Fuelfix.com is reporting that in an internal memo, it states that the company plans to "flatten the company's business by cutting management posts".

Lately, there hasn't been much great news to talk about in regards to Louisiana industry. That is, until now.