According to the Tax Foundation’s State Business Tax Climate Index, Louisiana ranks 42nd for tax competitiveness. Senior Policy Analyst Jared Walczak says since the state’s tax code is so complicated, it makes it difficult for new companies to conduct business here…:
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The index reports Louisiana ranks 50th for the state’s sales tax structure.

Louisiana’s entrepreneurship program to boost business opportunities for veterans in the state has just started its first class. State Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson says many corners of the state are seeing tremendous work growth…:
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The Louisiana Veterans Entrepreneurship Program includes a boot camp and ongoing counseling from small business partners for veterans as they leave active duty.

LSU’s Paul Mainieri has been named the manager of the 2018 USA Collegiate team…:
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Halloween is right around the corner, and a new survey by Offers.com finds that kids and adults in Louisiana won’t be the only ones dressing up this year…:
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Shoppers and savings expert Carson Yarbrough says they found Louisiana trick or treaters like Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups best, followed by Twix and M&Ms.