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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
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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
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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
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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
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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