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Louisiana eases military auto insurance discount process
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (386+ words) Misty Castile, The Center Square//August 5, 2026// Louisiana military members eligible for a 25% discount on the liability portion of their auto insurance premiums will no longer have to reapply every year under a regulatory change announced this week by the Louisiana…...
Perrier Esquerré Contractors opens new Jefferson Parish headquarters
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (354+ words) CityBusiness staff reports// July 20, 2026// Perrier Esquerré Contractors has opened a new corporate headquarters in Jefferson Parish, relocating to a larger facility designed to support its continued growth in the Greater New Orleans region. Founded by Brett Perrier and Keith Esquerré,…...
Louisiana poised to put plumbers’ licenses under state contracting board
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (847+ words) Wesley Muller, The Louisiana Illuminator//June 1, 2026// Louisiana lawmakers have approved a bill that significantly reduces the training requirements for licensed plumbers and dissolves the autonomy of the state plumbing board, making it a subcommittee under the state contractors’ board. The…...
New Orleans law firm opens Houston office expansion
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (489+ words) Lance Traweek, Editor//April 14, 2026// Maritime and insurance defense firm Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett is expanding its footprint into Texas with a new Houston office and the addition of three attorneys focused on maritime, longshore and defense base act litigation, the…...
New Orleans and Jefferson Parish leaders meet to boost regional collaboration
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (376+ words) Lance Traweek, Editor//April 1, 2026// Leaders from New Orleans and Jefferson Parish gathered April 1 to discuss joint strategies for economic growth, infrastructure improvements, and emergency preparedness, signaling a renewed push for cross-parish collaboration. The forum, hosted by the New Orleans Chamber…...
Louisiana lawmakers urge caution before further cutting state income tax
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (651+ words) USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect//March 31, 2026// Efforts to eliminate or significantly reduce Louisiana’s state income tax appear to be on hold this legislative session, as lawmakers have signaled a more cautious approach following recent tax reductions. House Bill 253 by…...
Louisiana shrimp season reopens in the remaining state outside waters
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (247+ words) Recent biological sampling conducted by the department indicates that small white shrimp, which have over-wintered in these waters from January through now. Source: USA TODAY Network USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect//March 31, 2026// The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries…...
Southeastern College of Business to host executive forum in Mandeville
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (174+ words) Southeastern Louisiana University’s College of Business will hold its third Executive Business Forum on April 16, bringing business leaders together in St. Tammany Parish to explore talent development, health care, and economic trends. The forum runs from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at…...
No chance Louisiana nixes its income tax this year, lawmakers say
6+ mon, 21+ hour ago (945+ words) State is facing budget shortfall next year Gov. Jeff Landry’s proposal to eliminate the state income tax is struggling to gain traction as Louisiana lawmakers face difficult decisions to prevent a projected budget shortfall next year. Doing away with the…...
Mayor Moreno taps new head for Safety and Permits department
6+ mon, 17+ hour ago (365+ words) Lance Traweek, Editor//March 12, 2026// Mayor Helena Moreno has appointed Susannah Kirby as the new director of the City of New Orleans Office of Safety and Permits, a key role overseeing the city’s permitting and safety operations. Kirby brings more than…...