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Louisiana reaches 2 million jobs as construction boom fuels economic growth
Louisiana’s economy posted encouraging results in the second quarter of 2026, reaching a record 2.01 million nonfarm jobs in May and remaining above the 2 million mark for four consecutive months.
The state added 16,700...
Meta to expand scope of Richland Parish data center with $40B investment boost
Meta will increase its commitment to $50 billion for its Richland Parish data center project, an additional $40 billion beyond its previously announced $10 billion investment, Bloomberg reports. The move will expand the facility to...
Repeated drawdowns, aging infrastructure strain SPR
Repeated drawdowns, along with aging infrastructure and years of underinvestment, have placed significant strain on the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, The Wall Street Journal reports. Equipment failures, well damage and deterioration of the Gulf Coast salt...
Turbine blade manufacturers to benefit from data center power surge
The need for turbine blades and vanes to provide power to AI data centers is benefiting a select group of manufacturers, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Western production of these highly complex components is concentrated among...
Turner Industries isn’t waiting for nuclear reactors to arrive before building its supply chain
Louisiana is making a strategic push to become a leader in the growing U.S. nuclear energy industry as demand for reliable, low-carbon electricity increases, reports Baton Rouge Business Report.
Turner Industries has taken a major...
