tag:www.myparishnews.com,2005:/categories/economyEconomy Regional and national economic reports, statistics. | Parish News | Louisiana News and Information Louisiana News and Information | Community, Business, People, Government, Construction, Real Estate2024-03-01T11:08:45-06:00urn:uuid:088887dd-e914-407c-b00e-a2e88e5c525c2024-03-01T11:06:22-06:002024-03-01T11:08:45-06:00Federal data says inflation continues to rise2024-03-01 11:06:21 -0600Flint Zerangue, Sr.Inflation continues to rise in the U.S., according to newly released federal data.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:73be13a6-dbc8-4186-93f2-b8df22e2843e2023-08-14T16:54:36-05:002023-09-18T14:12:25-05:00Food and gas prices continue to rise, putting strain on Americans' budgets2023-08-14 16:54:36 -0500The Center SquareFood and gas prices continue to rise, putting a strain on Americans’ budgets even as reports show inflation is slowing...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:c2fe6286-8a32-4aed-a482-ee11353137ba2023-08-14T16:42:33-05:002024-03-04T12:50:05-06:00LA Treasury Unclaimed Property, LA Wallet team up to reunite citizens with lost money 2023-08-14 16:42:33 -0500Press ReleaseState Treasurer John M. Schroder has announced a groundbreaking partnership between the Louisiana Treasury Unclaimed Property program and LA Wallet...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:c13ff845-f7dd-4b8f-8400-1d31db1c8aee2023-07-07T14:14:13-05:002023-08-14T16:38:54-05:00LCG’s External Agencies Arts & Culture Grant Now Open For Submission2023-07-07 14:14:13 -0500Press ReleaseSubmissions are open for Acadiana Center for the Arts administered and Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) funded Arts & Culture Grant which supports arts & cultural organizations with up to $7,500...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:97226d04-2122-49dc-983c-916e2f7bec852023-06-05T19:11:11-05:002023-07-07T13:37:57-05:00$2.7 Billion: New Report Details UL Lafayette's Impact On State Economy2023-06-05 19:11:11 -0500Press ReleaseUL Lafayette has huge economic impact on the state says report...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:461010c2-6a6e-4c45-8710-4490fbcf63ca2023-06-05T18:54:42-05:002023-06-26T10:36:33-05:00Schroder Reports Relief Program Fraud Indictments - Calls For More Aggressive Anti-Fraud Action2023-06-05 18:54:41 -0500Press ReleaseLouisiana Department of Treasury: Schroder reports relief program fraud indictments...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:9500d283-f3e2-41ba-8f97-902daf2265ad2022-10-06T16:48:18-05:002023-06-05T18:18:54-05:00Schlumberger Invests $11.5 Million to Create North Gulf Coast Operations Hub in Lafayette2022-10-06 16:48:17 -0500News DeskSchlumberger's announcement to centralize its North Gulf Coast divisions in Lafayette will create 44 new direct jobs while retaining its existing 1,376 jobs at its Louisiana properties...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:9a113fa4-ec95-497f-aa9a-3c39f52a3d722022-08-18T11:17:27-05:002022-11-05T12:54:38-05:00Inflation Reduction Act promises to keep oil royalty income for Louisiana, but also will hike prices2022-08-18 11:17:26 -0500Victor Skinner | The Center Square contributorThe so-called Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 approved by the U.S. House on Friday could bring some relief to Louisiana parishes that rely on oil and gas leases to fund coastal restoration work...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:b1a6b01b-4da3-43f2-b66d-1da94168e5242022-08-18T10:58:12-05:002022-10-06T16:09:33-05:00Lawmakers raise alarm about taxpayer-funded Amtrak potentially being used for illegal immigrants to cross border2022-08-18 10:58:12 -0500Casey HarperLawmakers point to the surge of illegal immigrants crossing the U.S. border. Illegal immigration is expected to rise even further if the Trump-era Title 42 policy allowing federal agents to expel illegal migrants is...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:64461768-2791-42a0-ae9b-db7ad63e84172022-01-19T16:45:26-06:002022-06-04T13:02:40-05:00LFT Regional Airport Holds Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Celebrating New Terminal Opening2022-01-19 16:51:04 -0600Flint Zerangue, Sr.Visitors and travelers of the new terminal will be impressed by the design, size and amenities offered in the new 120,000 square feet facility and... <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:a30becac-cbaa-47af-88d4-ea3e6bdd3a152022-01-17T16:57:37-06:002022-01-26T12:38:39-06:00New Officers Elected by Lafayette Airport Commission to Lead for 20222022-01-17 16:57:37 -0600News DeskWith the opening of the new terminal, the Lafayette Airport Commission has elected John Hebert to serve as the commission’s 2022 chairman. Samuel Pierre was elected vice chairman, and Paul Segura was chosen as secretary-treasurer...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:d37d376d-3bac-4d35-ae6e-250a0b6bab972022-01-17T16:29:14-06:002022-04-07T09:08:22-05:00AMBASSADOR CAFFERY CONCRETE REPAIR LANE CLOSURES2022-01-17 16:29:13 -0600Press ReleaseCrews will be making concrete repairs on Ambassador Caffery Parkway between Galbert Road and Eraste Landry Road...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:fd918d8a-7b3e-402c-acb1-345e5785512f2022-01-11T15:24:24-06:002022-01-17T16:57:55-06:00New program offers $146M in federal funds for struggling Louisiana homeowners2022-01-11 15:24:24 -0600Victor Skinner | The Center Square contributorGov. John Bel Edwards announced the Louisiana Homeowner Assistance Fund will provide up to $25,000 per eligible homeowner to help avoid...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:156819e5-7136-48fe-a199-d8648a2d22c72021-09-13T16:04:51-05:002022-01-06T16:11:36-06:00More than half of U.S. states vow to fight Biden’s vaccine mandate2021-09-13 16:04:51 -0500Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributorTwenty-seven Republican governors or attorneys general have vowed to fight the latest executive order issued by President Joe Biden...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:9c7ccc85-0c35-4b94-90df-26ac3152356f2021-08-30T15:28:13-05:002022-01-06T16:19:37-06:00Edwards: Search, rescue top priority after Hurricane Ida slams Louisiana2021-08-30 15:28:13 -0500By Jason SchaumburgLouisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards said Monday morning search and rescue is the first priority in the wake of Hurricane Ida's landfall Sunday...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>