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Doing things the LOOM way

New travel shoe company with local ties aims to do business ­— and life ­— differently <p class="p1">A ... Read more

Editorials

Make Tax Cut and Jobs Act permanent

The American Press <p class="p1">The economic benefits of the Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2017 have proven ... Read more

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Flood insurance program extended

The Senate’s vote on Tuesday to extend the National Flood Insurance Program by four months was “a small ... Read more

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Sasol enters testing phase

Flares, loud noises associated with clearing lines as Westlake project reaches 88 percent completion <p class="p1">Over the next ... Read more

Editorials

Solutions sought for Postal Service

The American Press <p class="p1">The U.S. Postal Service has long been one of the most vital services provided ... Read more

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Budget issues still loom for Louisiana

Louisiana Budget ShortfallMGN Online Louisiana legislators appear to be winding up their regular session business this week and ... Read more

Editorials

Free markets work, not price controls

The American Press When there are price fluctuations in the free market system, government is sometimes tempted to ... Read more

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Tax incentive rebate programs bill would raise $96.5M over four years

BATON ROUGE — A bill that would raise $96.5 million over a four-year period was approved 22-11 here ... Read more

Editorials

FEMA making flood insurance changes

The American Press FEMA and flood insurance Sometimes the best way to prod Congress to do something is ... Read more

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Industrial tax exemption bill hits dead end in Senate

Legislation would have allowed credit for early tax payments BATON ROUGE — A 6-1 Senate committee vote here ... Read more