Louisiana might pay out overlapping business incentives for a decade or more

Louisiana might pay out overlapping business incentives for a decade or more

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright, second from left, Gov. Jeff Landry, center, and U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum walk with executives of Venture Global LNG during a March 6, 2025, tour of the company's export facility in Plaquemines Parish. Venture Global receives payroll rebate incentives through the state's Quality Jobs Program. (Governor's Office photo)Economic development officials in Louisiana want to place less emphasis on the numbe…

APPEL: Does Louisiana Want To Compete With Our Neighbors, Or Just Sue Ourselves Into Poverty?

Despite incalculable positive assets, Louisiana always brings up the rear in business growth and attraction. With all the talk of how out of control litigation has driven up private insurance costs, we cannot lose sight of the other negative impact on the prosperity of our people, the impact of our existing civil justice system. We […] The post APPEL: Does Louisiana Want To Compete With Our Neighbors, Or Just Sue Ourselves Into Poverty? appeared…