Critics challenge the lack of transparency in Louisiana’s industrial deals
Louisiana’s economic development push is moving at “lightning speed”—but not everyone is celebrating, Louisiana Illuminator writes.
At a rarely attended state agency rules hearing last week, residents...
Pipe & Steel announces second expansion in two years
Pipe and Steel Industrial Fabricators Inc. plans to invest $5.1 million to expand its steel processing and fabrication facility in Livingston Parish, boosting beam-cutting...
Survey finds strong community support for $5.8B Hyundai steel mill
A new poll shows broad support among River Parishes residents for Hyundai’s proposed $5.8 billion steel plant near Donaldsonville, though concerns about pollution remain...
Louisiana lands a rare earth milestone
The nation's first U.S. heavy rare earth separation facility is coming to Louisiana.
Louisiana Economic Development officials this morning announced a $277 million investment by...
NEMO outlines timeline and partners for $3B Louisiana ironworks
A new $3 billion ironmaking complex is looking to break ground in Donaldsonville in the next two years.
NEMO Industries announced plans on Thursday to build...
Bollinger-led international team to build six arctic security cutters for U.S. Coast Guard
A Bollinger Shipyards-led international consortium has been selected for the design and construction of six Arctic Security Cutters (ASC) for the U.S. Coast Guard,...
Drone maker to hire 500-plus employees for new Acadiana manufacturing site
An American-based company will build its first U.S. industrial drone manufacturing facility in Louisiana, reports Louisiana Illuminator. The company also plans to hire 521...
Loren Scott: Louisiana to add 74,500 jobs during 2026-27
The most recent Louisiana Economic Forecast, unveiled by economist Loren Scott on Oct. 1, predicts Louisiana will add 74,500 jobs over 2026-27, although the...
These six megaprojects signal an industrial construction surge for Louisiana
Six concurrent megaprojects are set to fuel a significant wave of industrial construction across Louisiana, with labor demand peaking at about 20,500 workers in...
Companies are increasingly eyeing Louisiana for data center projects
Louisiana officials say the state is experiencing a surge of interest from companies looking to build data centers, spurred by Meta’s $10 billion project...
