(The Center Square) – Federal licensing of offshore deepwater port facilities will shift to the U.S. Maritime Administration, a change intended to …
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Opinion
Specht: Why Forgiving COVID EIDL Loans Could Boost Small Business Recovery
by David Spechtby David SpechtA few years ago, the idea of federal debt forgiveness took center stage with the proposal to cancel student loan debt. That …
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From the MagazineOpinion
New Year’s Resolutions for Leaders and Business Owners: Why They Matter and How to Keep Them
by David Spechtby David SpechtAs 2025 winds down, leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals alike are setting their sights on the year ahead. Whether you’re running a company, …
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Opinion
Royal Alexander: In Venezuela, Nigeria U.S. Demonstrates Tactical Hard Power of ‘America First’ Strategy
by David Spechtby David SpechtWe have seen two recent examples of the use of American hard power. The first involves the gradual weakening of Venezuelan dictator, …
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As we approach Thanksgiving, it’s easy to get caught up in the rush — travel plans, shopping lists, meal prep, and last-minute …
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Shreveport judge Sheva Sims faces suspension after investigation
by David Spechtby David Specht(The Center Square) — Louisiana’s judicial disciplinary agency has recommended a one-year suspension without pay for Shreveport City Judge Sheva Sims following …
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Honoring 2025’s Best Places to Work Each year, as we unveil the Best Places to Work edition of BIZ Magazine, we do …
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NFIB: Small Business Optimism Declines in September but Remains Above Long-Term Average
by David Spechtby David SpechtThe National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index dropped two points in September to 98.8, marking the first decline …
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We often think of progress as a straight, upward path; a clear and direct route from where we are to where we …
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BIZ October 2025 Edition to Highlight Progress and Challenges in Northwest Louisiana
by David Spechtby David SpechtThe October 2025 issue of BIZ. magazine will be available online next week and arriving in subscribers’ mailboxes. This special annual recap …