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How difficult is it to start a business in Louisiana? How could it be easier?

Author: Audacy January 21, 2026 Duration: 7:01

How difficult is it to start a business in Louisiana? How could it be easier?

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How difficult is it to start a business in Louisiana? How could it be easier?

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How difficult is it to start a business in Louisiana? A recent report ranked Louisiana highly compared to other states...but what could be done to make things easier and help more companies succeed? Daniel Erspamer, CEO of the Pelican Institute, joins us.

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