economy

It seems like every few weeks we are getting news that another business is closing down in Shreveport-Bossier. Whether it be a local place or a national chain, it seems that some places just can't survive in the area.

Seems like everything you hear about the economy in Shreveport/Bossier is bad.  The GM plant closed in 2012 and has not been redeveloped as promised.  In the past few weeks it was revealed that Louisiana has the highest sales tax rate in the entire nation...

According to the Current Population Survey in December for Louisiana there were 2100 jobs lost during the month.  Only 7 states in the union had worse numbers. Now more than ever, it's important to know what fields are hiring, so you can see what type of training and/or education you might need to thrive in this economy...

Who will be running the country and what policies might they pursue. That's what has small business owners in Louisiana watching and waiting.

The sugarcane grinding season has started. Be on the lookout for 'cane trucks on area roadways. Although it can be difficult, please be patient, because sugarcane is big business in Louisiana.

A LSU economist issues a forecast for true recovery from the recent flooding across the state.

It's no secret that the state of Louisiana is embroiled in a budget crisis and lawmakers are trying to find solutions as we speak in Baton Rouge, but wasteful spending continues!

Only 5 states have it worse than those of us in Louisiana as far as the economy goes.

How does politics affect business on the local level? Small business owners reveal what the state's political and economic climate is doing to their long range plans.

Two Louisiana communities have seen an upturn in their local economy in the last half of 2015. What's it going to take for the rest of the state to join that turn around?

Nationwide auto sales set records during this past year. Louisiana automobile dealers say their year could have been better but they are not complaining.

What will the new year bring for those in the oil and gas industry? One expert offers his opinions on why 2016 shouldn't be as much of a roller coaster ride as 2015 was.