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Wednesday, June 4th, 2025
 
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Governor pushes back on oil companies

BY ADAM DAIGLE | Acadiana Business Editor​ ​ ​

Gov. Jeff Landry said Tuesday that the oil industry was engaging in "hypocrisy" for claiming that Louisiana’s litigation environment was stifling their business yet, at the same time petitioning state government to help with many new carbon capture projects.

Landry, a longtime supporter of the oil industry, leveled the criticism in a surprise appearance in the House Natural Resources and Environment Committee, where he threw his political weight behind a bill that would make numerous changes to state laws and regulations.

You can read David Mitchell's story here. 

 
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Steel stud manufacturer to build facility near Broussard, create 40 jobs

A New Iberia company that manufactures steel studs and other steel products launched construction on a $3 million expansion south of Broussard. Read more

Beacon founder Holly Howat to resign July 1

Holly Howat, founder and executive director of Beacon Community Connections in Lafayette, will resign from her position on July 1. Read more

Lafayette school system investigating possible forged bids for school drainage project

The Lafayette Parish School System is investigating whether bids for a $74,500 school drainage project were forged. Read more

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