tag:www.myparishnews.com,2005:/categories/economy?page=4Economy Regional and national economic reports, statistics. | Parish News | Louisiana News and Information Page 4Louisiana News and Information | Community, Business, People, Government, Construction, Real Estate2020-08-24T15:54:31-05:00urn:uuid:e1b621dd-5046-4ae2-99f3-6d54596813e52020-08-10T11:29:07-05:002020-08-24T15:54:31-05:00USDA To Purchase $30 Mil In U.S. Shrimp As Part Of Emergency Food Assistance Efforts During Pandemic2020-08-10 11:29:06 -0500News DeskLouisiana's Lt. Governor Nungesser calls the decision a step in the right direction; Urges assistance for the entire seafood industry... <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:1d6cd937-3465-4fb0-9478-d65645796ec52020-06-25T13:57:06-05:002020-07-09T14:16:48-05:00Louisiana governor and treasurer resolve dispute over unclaimed property; constitutional amendment advances2020-06-25 13:57:05 -0500News DeskLouisiana’s governor and treasurer have ended their fight over how to handle unclaimed assets held by the state, allowing a potential constitutional amendment to protect that money to move forward...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:9d8d97d4-b91a-4170-956c-7a2af87f250c2020-06-25T13:38:38-05:002020-07-09T12:46:14-05:00THC Test Results From Louisiana Grown Industrial Hemp Are Positive2020-06-25 13:38:38 -0500Press ReleaseLA Dept. of Agriculture & Forestry tested Louisiana grown hemp for THC concentration levels which came in below the maximum legal limit of .3% total THC...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:0e8adf9b-e878-4af8-8325-c1fdb7276e0d2020-05-15T15:13:14-05:002020-05-15T16:29:10-05:00Officials: Louisiana's Unemployment Fund Can Last 16 Weeks at Current Spending Rate2020-05-15 15:13:13 -0500News DeskLouisiana’s unemployment insurance fund contains about $840 million, enough to maintain the current unprecedented rate of spending for about 16 weeks, officials said...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:a4022376-29ed-4f8b-a7d0-c77bb70b90f02020-05-15T14:59:25-05:002020-06-25T13:03:39-05:00U.S. Rig Count Drops For Ninth Consecutive Week2020-05-15 14:59:25 -0500Flint Zerangue, Sr.Active number of U.S. rigs drilling for oil and gas has fallen for the ninth consecutive week, down -35 to an all-time low of 339, says report...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:3ba5ff2d-7485-40fc-859c-a7e1c5b177632020-01-03T08:46:30-06:002020-03-04T11:42:02-06:00Louisiana Auditor Reviews State Tax Incentives, Questions Contract Enforcement2020-01-03 08:45:48 -0600News DeskThe Louisiana Legislative Auditor says the state’s economic development department isn’t doing enough to monitor its agreements with private contractors...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:6071e9ae-6f7d-4138-948b-0e6930d23bd12019-12-16T11:28:50-06:002020-03-04T11:44:42-06:00LA AG Files Lawsuit Challenging California's Law Prohibiting Importation and Sale of Alligator Products2019-12-16 11:28:50 -0600News DeskLA Attorney General Jeff Landry’s Office has filed a federal lawsuit challenging a California Law that bans the importation and sale of alligator products derived from the reptile...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:edd30c2d-c3a1-462b-a55b-aa1f124a32a82019-12-13T18:42:05-06:002020-03-04T11:45:22-06:00Louisiana Revenue Projection Rejected Once Again2019-12-13 18:38:37 -0600Staff WriterLA Republican leader blocked the establishment of a new state revenue forecast, citing an inaccurate estimate. The move complicates Gov. John Bel Edwards’ ability to craft an executive budget<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>