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A business news outlet covering economic development, corporate activity, and local business trends in New Orleans and Louisiana.
- Top beat: Business
- Tracked since 2026
- 2 New Orleans, LA peers
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- New Orleans home sales rise for third monthNew Orleans home sales increased for the third consecutive month in May 2026, with a 4.2% year-over-year rise in closed sales, while new listings declined 9.9% and average sales prices remained flat.
- Meta chooses Louisiana as AI workforce training hub for data centersMeta selected Baton Rouge as one of four pilot sites for its AI workforce academy program, offering free training, lodging, stipends, and guaranteed jobs for data center projects in Louisiana. The initiative aims to train workers for high-demand trades to support Meta's $27 billion AI data center in Richland Parish.
- New pipeline expands Gulf Coast liquified natural gas networkSempra Infrastructure has started operating the Port Arthur Louisiana Connector pipeline, expanding the Gulf Coast's LNG network. The 42-inch pipeline can transport 2 billion cubic feet of natural gas daily to the Port Arthur LNG terminal, with commercial exports expected in 2027. A second expansion is approved to double capacity.
- Superintendents, advocates push back on Landry’s proposed school funding cutSuperintendents and advocates oppose Gov. Jeff Landry's proposal to shift $168 million from K-12 operations to teacher stipends, warning of potential layoffs and program cuts, especially in rural areas.
- Morgan Stanley eyes bank acquisition opportunitiesMorgan Stanley CEO Ted Pick stated the bank is actively monitoring acquisition opportunities as regulators become more receptive to bank mergers, focusing on wealth management and asset management. The bank's investment banking revenue increased by 36% in the first quarter, driven by M&A advisory and the SpaceX IPO.
- Walmart drone delivery expands to New OrleansWalmart and Wing are expanding drone delivery to New Orleans as part of a plan to reach 40 million Americans by 2027. The service will allow eligible customers to receive packages by drone in 30 minutes. Wing will engage with local leaders before launching.
- Whether New Orleans can replace lead pipes for drinking water up to voters statewideLouisiana voters will decide on a constitutional amendment to allow federal funds to replace lead service lines on private property, enabling New Orleans to access $152 million for lead pipe replacement. A companion bill would let the Sewerage and Water Board access private property for replacements.
- Louisiana lawmakers tighten oversight of public assistanceLouisiana lawmakers passed new laws to increase oversight of Medicaid and food assistance programs, including stricter eligibility verification and coordination when children enter or leave state custody. Critics argue the measures create barriers for vulnerable families.
- Landry teacher stipend plan would cut school aid by average of 5%Gov. Jeff Landry's executive order would cut $168 million from Louisiana's public school funding to provide one-time teacher and support staff stipends, potentially reducing school district aid by 5% if approved by the legislature.
- Empowering Women nominations due FridayNominations for the Empowering Women program are due on June 12, recognizing companies in New Orleans that support women's advancement through leadership, mentoring, equity, and philanthropy.
- Ryan Telep, Kean MillerRyan P. Telep has joined Kean Miller's New Orleans office as an associate, enhancing the firm's offshore energy and marine litigation practice.
- MSY optimistic other airlines will fill routes after Spirit cutsMSY expects other airlines to fill routes previously served by Spirit Airlines after its service reductions during bankruptcy restructuring.
- Federal judge denies First Horizon’s injunction request against MCBANK executiveA federal judge denied First Horizon's request for a preliminary injunction against MCBANK executive Karl Hoefer, stating the stock agreement did not prohibit employee solicitation.
- Zehnder Communications launches standalone video production studioZehnder Communications launched Spelunker Mountain, a standalone video and photography studio offering quick-turn visual content services for businesses in the Southeast.
- Faith Technologies to invest $80.5M in Monroe manufacturing facilityFaith Technologies will invest $80.5 million in a Monroe, Louisiana manufacturing facility, creating 200 direct jobs and 350 indirect jobs. The 500,000-square-foot plant will produce electrical assemblies and energy solutions for infrastructure, technology, and clean energy projects, with operations starting in spring 2027.