Most of what you hear reported in the national media has to do with nuclear operations in Iran and how those will be monitored. That is certainly a big part of the story, but why does that story affect me in Louisiana? Jobs, that's why.
Potential layoffs in the industry, as well as companies pulling back and reassessing their budgets has Louisiana Oil and Gas Association President Don Briggs concerned as gas prices continue to fall.
LOGA is suing the state's attorney general to block a suit by the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority that asks energy companies to clean up after themselves or pay for damages.