Gov. Jeff Landry announced that Louisiana is experiencing strong job growth, highlighting economic gains across the state. Despite the positive momentum, the governor acknowledged that economic challenges still remain for residents and businesses.
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Amazon is proposing a $15 million distribution facility in west Lafayette, according to building permit applications. The facility could bring significant delivery operations and employment to the area.
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VideoBorden Dairy will permanently close its Lafayette facility on January 9, 2027, ending more than 60 years of operations in the region. The closure will result in the loss of over 100 jobs for local workers.
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The permanent closure of the Borden Milk plant in Lafayette will eliminate 150 jobs in the local economy. An economist discusses the potential ripple effects of this significant loss on the region's employment and economic activity.
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