NDAs have become central to the pursuit of Louisiana megaprojects
Over the last couple of years, Louisiana has increasingly relied on NDAs (Non-Disclosure Agreements) during negotiations with investors of potential megaprojects, WWNO – New...
Louisiana weighs first tax valuation rules for data centers
Louisiana has recruited some of the world’s largest technology companies without establishing statewide rules for how their data centers should be valued for property...
U.S. hopes to renegotiate North American trade pact to align with current priorities
The U.S. has chosen to pursue negotiations for a revised North American trade pact with Mexico and Canada so that it aligns with current...
Late amendment limits bill shielding companies from climate lawsuits
A late amendment filed last week could limit proposed legislation that shields Louisiana companies from climate-related lawsuits, The Center Square reports.
House Bill 804, known...
Legislators block bills that would have allowed parishes to ban CCS
Members of the House Natural Resources and Environment Committee blocked five separate measures that would have provided for local control over CCS in Allen,...
Bill to bar certain lawsuits tied to greenhouse gas emissions heads to full Senate
Fossil fuel companies and other entities would be protected from climate-related liability claims under a bill headed to the full Senate this week, The...
Space exploration company considers purchasing Vermilion Parish acreage
A space exploration company is currently considering the purchase of 136,000 acres owned by ExxonMobil in Vermilion Parish, Vermilion Today writes. While no company has...
Natural gas, LNG infrastructure declared critical to national defense
U.S. natural gas and LNG infrastructure have been named as critical to national defense and energy security under the Defense Production Act, per a...
Federal funding boost gives state carbon capture project new life
The U.S. Department of Energy signaled up to $600 million in potential funding following a sweeping federal review, giving the green light to a...
Senate to consider aerospace incentive bills after unanimous passage in House
The House cleared two key pieces of legislation on Monday aimed at positioning Louisiana for aerospace investment, sending them both to the Senate. Those...
